How to Gain University Admission Without JAMB
Getting university admission is the dream of many secondary school graduates irrespective of the person’s academic inclination or financial background. However, this has remained a herculean task as UTME often constitutes almost an insurmountable barrier to a lot of admission seekers. Therefore, some of these admission seekers ask questions like;
- Is there a substitute for UTME?
- Can I gain admission to university without Jamb?
- Is it possible to get admission into the university without UTME?
- Is it possible to get into 200 level in the university without going through 100 level?
The answer to each of these questions above is a capital YES.
In Economics, the idea or theory of substitute goods holds that particular good or service can be used instead of another. Substitute goods are defined as “two alternative goods that could be used for the same purpose.” In this context, the purpose is to get university admission.
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University Admission Without JAMB
Although the popular route is to go through UTME yet smart candidates can also go through Direct Entry (DE). This means that such candidates will get admission without UTME. So DE becomes the substitute for UTME. However, it is not just a substitute but it also gives the candidates the opportunity of 200 level admission.
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Getting A Direct Entry(DE) Admission to Level 200
In order to apply for direct entry, it is essential you enroll for an advanced level program like IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB A/Level, etc. IJMB means Interim Joint Matriculation Board this program is moderated by Ahmadu Bello University(ABU), Zaria while JUPEB means Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board moderated by University of Lagos (UNILAG). Both of them(IJMB and JUPEB) are advanced-level programs that lead their successful candidates into 200level in the university through direct entry(DE).
University Admission Without JAMB – Applying for IJBM
IJMB examination comes up every February which means intending candidates are expected to register for the examination ahead of time and also attend preparatory classes which usually last for about 11 months before the examination.
Applying for JUPEB
If you wish to apply for JUPEB, you have to apply early enough and also attend the classes before seating for the examination which comes up every June.
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How to Register of IJBM or JUPEB and Where to Find Preparatory Class Centers
To register for any of these examinations, you have to complete their registration form at the price of N90,000 – 100,000 which does not include your preparatory books and hostel fees(all together is about N150,000 to N200,000 depending on the examination and center).
There are several centers in Nigeria where you can enroll for any of these examinations and also attend the classes for a given period of 6 – 11 months before the examination and we have partnered with some of these centers to make it easy for you to register and also attend the classes. Click here now to contact us for list of recommended centers.
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Each of them has the following advantages;
- It saves time because it affords you the chance of DE while you spend nine months on the program.
- Its result does not expire. Thus you can use it years after you have passed it unlike UTME, which is valid for just only a year.
- It increases your chances of gaining admission.
- It has a well-defined syllabus which prepares you adequately for the academic rigors of the university.
- IJMB has Mathematics & English Language O’level for anyone with a deficiency in those two subjects.
Therefore, any candidate who failed UTME or any candidate who did not even enroll for UTME for one reason or the other should note and know that there is still a substitute for UTME – in fact, a better alternative to UTME. Enroll for an A/Level program today to have the assurance of gaining university admission.
Written by:
Dr. Damilare Atolagbe,
Department of English and Communication, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
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