The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared that candidates seeking admission into education programmes are no longer required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Exemption Extended to Agriculture Applicants
In a significant policy shift, the examination body also confirmed that applicants for non-engineering agriculture courses are similarly exempted from the UTME. This decision was announced during JAMB's 2026 Policy Meeting held on Monday, May 11, in Abuja.
Policy Meeting Highlights
The meeting, which reviewed and approved key admission policies for tertiary institutions across Nigeria, marked a turning point for prospective students in these fields. The exemption aims to streamline the admission process and encourage more candidates to pursue careers in education and agriculture.
Further details on the implementation and eligibility criteria are expected to be released in the coming weeks. This development is part of broader efforts to reform Nigeria's tertiary education system and address workforce shortages in critical sectors.
