JAMB Regularization 2023/2024: What is it, eligibility, how much, requirements
What is JAMB Regularization?
JAMB regularization refers to the process of regularizing or validating the admission status of candidates who have been offered provisional admission by tertiary institutions in Nigeria but whose admissions are not reflected or recognized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
This process is necessary because JAMB is the regulatory body responsible for admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and it maintains the official list of candidates who have been offered admission into these institutions. Thus, any candidate who has been offered admission but whose name is not on JAMB's list may face difficulties during their course of study or when seeking employment.
During the JAMB regularization process, affected candidates are required to provide relevant information such as their JAMB registration number, admission letter, and other supporting documents. JAMB will then verify the authenticity of the documents and update its records accordingly, thereby regularizing the candidate's admission status.
Who is Eligible for JAMB Regularization?
The following categories of students are eligible for JAMB Regularization:
a) Students whose admission is through direct entry (JUPEB, IJMB): These students need to register with JAMB, even though they may not be required to sit for the JAMB examination.
b) Part-time students: Admission to part-time programs is locally carried out by the respective institutions. To be eligible for NYSC as a part-time student, JAMB Regularization is necessary.
c) HND students: After completing their two-year ND program at a polytechnic, most students proceed to apply for HND. JAMB Regularization is required to ensure the recognition of their HND admission.
d) Those offered admission to a different course in JAMB: If the course a student was admitted to differs from the one they initially applied for in JAMB, they will need to apply for JAMB Regularization.
How Much Does JAMB Regularization Cost?
The cost of JAMB Regularization depends on whether the student already has a JAMB registration number:
- Students with JAMB registration numbers: ₦5,000
- Students without JAMB registration numbers (admission obtained in a different year than their JAMB registration): ₦10,000
Requirements for JAMB Regularization
To proceed with JAMB Regularization, the following requirements must be met:
- JAMB Registration Number (for students admitted in the same year as their JAMB registration)
- ₦5,000 (for students with JAMB registration numbers) or ₦10,000 (for students without JAMB registration numbers)
- O' Level Result (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
- Student's personal information (name, date of birth, gender, marital status, email address, phone number)
- Student's admission/school information (course admitted into, school of admission, head of institution, registrar, matriculation number, matriculation year, graduation list)
- JAMB result (if applicable)
How to Do JAMB Regularization
There are two methods for JAMB Regularization: processing at a JAMB office or online application through the student's portal. However, currently, the online application method is not functional, and JAMB Regularization can only be done at JAMB offices. Here are the steps to follow for JAMB Regularization at a JAMB office:
JAMB Regularization Processed at JAMB Office
- Visit any JAMB office closest to you.
- Bring all the necessary information and requirements.
- Explain your purpose to the JAMB official, who will guide you through the process.
- Make the required payment.
- The JAMB official will initiate your regularization process and provide