Jamb regularization is a process in Nigeria which ensures that the details of your current admission with your tertiary institution are properly approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
This process is necessary for students who got admitted into tertiary institutions but do not have JAMB registration number or admission letter due to some reasons.
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Why Regularize with JAMB?
Admission Validation: It helps ascertain that your admission details are matching records kept at JAMB.
Access to JAMB Documents: For those who were admitted without approval from JAMB, it allows them to acquire an official JAMB admission letter and registration number.
Eligibility for NYSC: For graduates aiming to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme this is a must.
Who Needs the Regularization?
- Students who did not initially go through JAMB before being admitted via pre-degree programmes, remedial studies or basic programmes.
- Students who were given admissions in schools which did not require them to write UTME.
- Students whose admission details could not be found in the database of JAMB.
What You Need for Regularizing Your Admission Process
Jamb registration number (if available).
O’level results (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB).
Personal data like names, date of birth and email address.
Institute information where a student was
JAMB Regularization Deadline: Critical Update for 2017-2020 Admission Sets
This is because if they don’t complete the JAMB regularization exercise, they can be affected in many ways such as being denied or disqualified from participating in NYSC or applying for direct entry into other schools.
The JAMB Regularization for those from sets of 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 must therefore be done before the end of August, 2024.
Those who fail to comply with this directive will not be able to serve under NYSC and may also fail to gain admission via direct entry or secure a JAMB exemption letter.
Moreover, the board has set a final deadline for institutions that admitted candidates illegally before the year 2017. These institutions have to come forward with information regarding these candidates so that their admissions will count. It is after this deadline that any undisclosed admission will no more be tolerated.
So For 2017,2018,2019 and 2020 sets, the last day for regularization is 31st August 2024. All students who have not yet done their JAMB regularizations from these years should ensure they do so before this date.
Failure to beat the deadline might cause your JAMB admission letter to be delayed or get complicated which is needed for NYSC mobilization and other academic processes. You should finish with it on time to avert any problem.
JAMB Regularization Notice for Federal Polytechnic Nekede
What should students who were enrolled into National Diploma (ND) programs at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede within the 2017/18 and 2020/21 academic sessions but did not locate their names on JAMB CAPS do?
In a memo dated August 9, 2024, by Deputy Registrar (Admissions), all affected candidates are to visit their respective school offices and provide Names, Registration Numbers, Departments and Phone Numbers.
This is necessary to make sure that your admission is registered in the JAMB system. The details obtained from the school offices will be sent to the Admissions Department which in turn will get in touch with JAMB Office to have them processed officially.
If you cannot find your name on JAMB CAPS and you fall within this category, it is essential that you take immediate steps of visiting your school office so as to avoid any problem with your educational records or future processes like getting an admission letter and also participating in NYSC scheme.
JAMB Regularization: Frequently Asked Questions.
What is JAMB Regularization?
JAMB regularization means to update or correct your admission details in the database of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
It becomes necessary for students who were admitted into tertiary institutions without inputs of JAMB or whose admission details were not captured on the system initially.
The essence of this is to ensure that there is consistency in your academic records between your institution and JAMB, so that you can have official documentation such as the JAMB admission letter and participation in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
How Much is JAMB Regularization?
The cost of undertaking JAMB regularization usually amounts to ₦5,100. This fee caters for administrative expenses involved in updating your particulars on the database at JAMB. Always make sure you pay this fee through either official JAMB portal or any accredited center by them to avoid falling victims.
How to Do JAMB Regularization?
How to go about JAMB Regularization (Updated Method)
Below are the steps to follow to complete your JAMB regularization via this new procedure:
Visit the Nearest JAMB Office:
This time you have to be physically available at the nearest JAMB office unlike before when everything was done online. For example, if you are in Anambra State, you will locate the one in Awka.
At JAMB office, there are experts who will help you get through the clearance process. They will avail of forms and guidelines specific to your problem.
Fill The Required Forms:
Fill out all the necessary forms that have been given by the officials from JAMB offices. Some of the information you need would include; name, date of birth, admission details, O’level results among others.
Make Payment:
You will have to make a payment of N5,100 as a regularization fee which is still applicable today. The payment can normally be made on jamb portal or by giving them Cash.
Submit Relevant Documents:
Hand over completed forms with other necessary documents attached to them after making the payment at any JAMB offices for further processing and instructions as regards where and when he/she is required to collect his/her JAMB Regularization printout.
Follow-up
Make sure you follow up on your application with JAMB office so that you can know the progress of it.
To do this, you might have to visit the office again or contact them to establish whether your regularization has been successfully processed.
This new method is aimed at reducing mistakes and making sure that the processing of your regularization is done more efficiently by involving directly JAMB officials.
The next step after JAMB Regularization.
After finalizing your clearance through the process of Jamb regularization, your institution will send your details to JAMB for approval.
Upon which, you will be notified by JAMB that contains a new jamb registration number or confirmation of the alignment with your existing one. You can then use this number to print admission letter or proceed to NYSC registration
How Long Does It Take for JAMB Regularization?
The time frame for regularizing on jamb could differ but frequently ranges from days to weeks. The period depends on how fast your school processes and submits indemnity form to JAMB and also the approval process at JAMB end.
Therefore it is recommended that candidates begin this process early enough especially if they have applied it in NYSC mobilizations or other time bound purposes.
How Long Does It Take for Jamb Regularisation To Be Approved?
The typical duration required for approval of jamb regularisation is between two and four weeks after relevant documents have been sent by the school involved to jamb.
However, there can be delays therefore be in touch with Your school and jamb so as not miss out on timely processing.
What Does JAMB Regularization Look Like?
In this case, there are two steps involved; first, submitting your details through an online platform and secondly, printing and submission of indemnity form.
This form will be processed by your institution then sent to JAMB for approval. The entire process takes place online where only indemnity form needs physical submission.
What Do I Need for JAMB Regularization?
Below mentioned are the things you need for jamb regularisation: you read more about JAMB Regularization Requirements, and Common Mistakes to Avoid here
- Valid email address and phone number.
- Your personal information (name, date of birth, etc).
- Your O’level result (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB)
- Admission details such as name of university/college,present course,duration in school etc
- Paying a fee of ₦5,100.
What is JAMB Regularization?
JAMB regularization is essentially a process of making sure that students' admission records are officially acknowledged and matched with the JAMB database.
This is very significant for students admitted through unconventional means such as those who were admitted without writing JAMB examinations or those whose information was not properly captured during their year of admission.
10. How Much does it Cost to do JAMB Regularization 2024?
₦5,100 remains the cost of regularization in 2024. This fee has stayed the same over all these years and till now there hasn't been any update on the charges for 2024.
When is JAMB regularization closing 2024?
For 2017,2018,2019 and 2020 sets, the closing day for regularization is 31st August 2024
Conclusion
To conclude, students who were not properly registered by JAMB must go through the JAMB Regularization process.
This will ensure that your educational achievements are duly recognized and you can take part in important activities such as NYSC and get an original admission letter.
For instance, following the new updates from schools like Federal Polytechnic Oko and Federal Polytechnic Nekede, it is clear that students should adhere to guidelines as well as deadlines strictly.
Therefore, if you happen to belong to those students who require regularization then make haste by going to the nearest JAMB office for this purpose.
This will be a proactive measure aimed at saving come what may specifically where submission times are near and laws become more strict.
