Jamb Alternatives: 5 Best Ways To Gain Admission Into A University Without JAMB

So many prospective university students struggle yearly to gain admission through JAMB. Even some students that make it through this exam still have to internal screening exams by the university (POST-UTME).

Here is a line of hope for Nigerian want-to-be university students; you can now gain admission into a Nigerian university without JAMB.

ways to Gain Admission Into University Without Writing JAMB

#1. Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board, JUPEB

Over the years, Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) has become one of the most reliable ways to gain admission into any Nigerian University without JAMB.

If you are tired of writing JAMB multiple times, then JUPEB is one of the ways to gain admission.

This program is a proven, approved, and certified 9-month program that is moderated by the University of Lagos. They also have different coordinating bodies across Nigeria.

After you complete the JUPEB programme, you would be awarded a certificate. It is with this certificate that you can apply for direct entry in JUPEB affiliated universities for 200 level admission.

Before you stand jumping up, please note that JUPEB is also a tough programme. This simply implies that if you want to do the programme, you should make up your mind that you will prepare well for the exam. If you don’t you might not gain admission.

It is worth noting that with JUPEB you can actually gain admission into ANY course. That’s right absolutely ANY Course. But like we said above, you have to be ready to READ!

The JUPEB programe is a NINE MONTHS PROGRAMME. Some schools says it’s a one academic session programme. Simply put, it is a one year programme.

Universities That Accept/Run The IJMB Programme

Most universities in Nigeria accepts JUPEB. Some of them are;

1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abueokuta
2. Federal University of Technology, Akure
3. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
5. University of Benin, Benin City
6. University of Ilorin, Ilorin
7. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
8. University of Uyo, Uyo
9. University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
10. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State
11. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
12. Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State
13. University of Calabar, Cross River State
14. University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State
15. Abia State Universities
16. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State
17. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
18. Lagos State University, Ojo,Lagos,Lagos State
19. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
20. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode
21. Ondo State University of Science; Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State
22. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State

You can visit our JUPEB News page to check out all the JUPEB news in Nigeria.

#2. Pre-degree/Remedial Programmes

This programme has different names (eg, pre-degree, remedial, basic science, UPAS, etc) depending on the school but the end product is usually to offer students admission into their school without having to write JAMB.

Upon completion of the pre-degree programme, you would be offered admission into 100 level in your applying university. In the course of this, your O-level results must be complete and you have to be aware that not all the courses are accepted. The result of your Remedial predegree programme expires after one year.

Also what noting, is that the pre-degree programme has a duration of 7-12 months and its certification is no substitute to a university degree.

Universities That Accept Predegree In Nigeria

Below is a list of some schools that do the pre-degree programme (if you click on the link it will take you to how to apply for their pre-degree form):

• Ekiti state university
• University of Calabar
• University of Jos
• Obafemi Awolowo university
• Federal university of Agriculture Abeokuta
• Adekunle Ajasi university
• Delta state university
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University
• University of Port Harcourt
• Afe Babalola University

You can visit our Pre-degree News page to check out all the pre-degree news in Nigeria.

#3. IJMB- Interim Joint Admission Matriculation Board, IJMB

Third on our list is the IJMB also known as the Interim Joint Admission Matriculation Board. Introduced by Ahmmadu Bello University (ABU) it was one of the few programmes that students could use to gain admission without jamb.

At the birth of the IJMB, its primary aim was to help students in northern Nigeria to gain admission without JAMB.

Today, the platform is available in universities across Nigeria. So, if you have lesser chances of getting admission into a Nigerian university via JAMB, then make IJMB a must-choose.

You can learn more about IJMB HERE.

List Of Nigerian Universities That Accept Ijmb

Here are some Universities in Nigeria that admit students to the IJMB program.

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Ahmandu Bello University, Zaria
3. Bayero University, Kano
4. Federal University, Gashau
5. Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
6. Federal University Of Technology, Akure
7. Federal University Of Technology, Minna
8. Federal University, Duste, Jigwa State
9. Federal University, Dustin – Ma, Kastina
10. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
11. Federal University , Lafia, Nasarawa State
12. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
13. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
14. Federal University, Oye – Ekiti, Ekiti State
15. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
16. Federal University, Binin Kebbi.
17. Federal University, Gusua.
18. Modibbo Adama University Of Technology, Yola
19. National Open University Of Nigeria
20. Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
21. University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada
22. Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
23. University Of Agriculture, Makurdi
24. University Of Benin
25. University Of Calabar
26. University Of Ibadan
27. University Of Ilorin
28. University Of Jos
29. University Of Maiduguri
30. University Of Uyo
31. Abia State University, Uturu.
32. Adamawa State University, Mubi
33. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
34. Akwa Ibom State University Of Technology, Uyo
35. Anambra State University Of Science & Technolgy, Uli
36. Bauchi State University, Gaudau
37. Benue State University, Makurdi
38. Bakar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu
39. Cross River State University Of Science & Technology, Calabar
40. Delta State University, Abraka
41. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
42. Ekiti State University
43. Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
44. Gombe State University, Gombe
45. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapia
46. Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Rumuolumeni
47. Imo State University,owerri
48. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
49. Kano University Of Science & Technology, Wudil
50. Kebbi State University, Kebbi
51. Kogi Stae University, Anyigba
52. Kwara State University, Ilorin
53. Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso
54. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
55. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
56. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa
57. Northwest University, Kano
58. Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua University, Kastina
59. Ondo State University Of Science & Technology, Okitipupa
60. Osun State Univer, Oshogbo
61. Plateau State University, Bokkos
62. River State University Of Science & Technology
63. Sokoto State University, Sokoto
64. Tai Solarin Univ. Of Education, Ijebu – Ode
65. Taraba State University, Jalingo

You can visit our IJMB News page to check out all the IJMB news in Nigeria.

#4. The National Open University Of Nigeria

This program was established in the regime of Olusegun Obasanjo to help Nigerians with advanced age to have university education. The National Open University awards degrees like every other University institution in Nigeria. If you are employed, and want advanced studies, you can apply for the National Open University without JAMB.

Since its establishment, it has embraced over ten thousand Nigerian students. NOUN has campuses in almost all the major cities in Nigeria. In other to apply for the NOUN, you have to make an application via their online portal, and then pay the required fees.  You would also be required to fill a form, where you would upload your O-level results.

The NOUN is a good way to pursue admission without getting to write JAMB at all.

#5. National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB, A’level

Another way to gain admission without JAMB into a Nigerian University is through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board, (NABTEB) A” Level program.

Most students don’t actually know about this program, hence the few that knows it, usually gain admission.

Like any other A’ Level examination, allows students to secure admission into 200 Level in the University through Direct Entry.

The NABTEB Advanced Level programme runs for a period of two semesters, after which a successful NABTEB A’LEVEL student graduates into 200 level in the University through direct entry. All courses are available for NABTEB A’LEVEL programme.

Candidates seeking admission into the NABTEB A’LEVEL programme must possess a minimum of 5 Credits in relevant o’level subjects from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sittings. Awaiting result can also apply for the NABTEB A’LEVEL programme.

Lectures on NABTEB A’LEVEL programme are guided by the approved NABTEB A’LEVEL syllabus and the contents of the NABTEB A’LEVEL syllabus cover University 100 level syllabus and above, which must be taught within a period of two semesters.

The entire NABTEB A’LEVEL examination process is moderated by the NABTEB A’LEVEL headquaters, Benin, together with JAMB-approved moderators at the approved NABTEB A’LEVEL accredited institutions.

Unlike the JUPEB programme, NABTEB A’level programme is actually for just science students. Most Art Courses are not available.

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