FIRSTLY, WHAT IS JAMB POLICY MEETING?
Jamb policy meeting is an annual gathering of policy makers from institutions across the country who focus on educational issues such as curriculum standards, funding models, assessment, and other important topics. It is organized by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board and usually takes place in the month of October. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss current and upcoming policy issues that will shape the future of higher education in Nigeria.
WHAT ARE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE JAMB POLICY MEETING?
1. The Jamb policy meeting is mainly discussing the implementation of the new National Policy on Education (NPE) in Nigeria. The meeting is also discussing ways to improve the quality of education in the country, and strategies to achieve the goals set in the NPE.
2. The General cut off mark for the intended Admission year
HOW DOES JAMB DECIDES THE GENERAL CUT OFF MARK?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) uses a variety of factors to decide on the general cut off mark. These include the difficulty of the previous year's examination, the total number of candidates in the examination, the number of candidates who score above the cut off mark, and the overall performance of the candidates. JAMB also considers economic, social, and political factors in determining the general cut off mark for admission into higher institutions.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will decide the cut-off for 2023 admissions into universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions on June 24, 2023, WORLD SCHOOL GIST reports.
The event which will hold at the National Judicial Institute will have in attendance all heads of tertiary institutions and regulatory bodies such as the National Universities Commission, National Board for Technical Education, the National Commission for Colleges of Education, among others.
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In the weekly bulletin made available to our correspondent by the Director of Public Affairs, JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the board said, “Only two representatives each from respective tertiary institutions, comprising the Head of the Institution and one official of the institution, who shall be nominated by the Head, will be welcomed.
“Other critical issues slated for discussion at the Policy Meeting aside from issues emanating from the presentation of the Registrar, JAMB, on the just-concluded UTME are other issues of national importance, particularly as they concern the education sector.
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“The meeting is also expected to chart policy directions for the nation’s tertiary institutions, set admission guidelines, present and analyse application statistics, and candidates’ performance, as well as evaluate the 2023 admission exercise.
“Furthermore, the policy meeting, among other things, would decide the acceptable minimum admissible score to be applied in all admissions to be undertaken by all tertiary institutions in Nigeria.”
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WORLD SCHOOL GIST reports that in 2022, the meeting granted institutions the power to set their minimum allowable cut-off marks for admission, which they cannot go below once adopted and general concessions are reached.
MORE TO KNOW ABOUT JAMB POLICY MEETING
The Jamb Annual Policy Meeting is a much-anticipated event for students, parents, and educators alike. This year, the event was held from April 22-24 in Abuja, Nigeria. Attendees included representatives from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Ministry of Education, the National Examination Council (NECO), and other stakeholders in the Nigerian education system.
At the meeting, JAMB discussed the issues and challenges faced by the organisation in the delivery of its core mandate. This included the implementation of the new Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). The meeting also discussed strategies to improve the quality of the exam and reduce examination malpractices.
In addition, the meeting discussed the development of a national ICT policy and strategies for inter-agency collaboration. Representatives of the Ministry of Education discussed the challenges faced by states in the implementation of the national Common Entrance Examinations (CEE). The meeting also proposed strategies to improve the use of technology in the delivery of examinations.
Furthermore, representatives from JAMB discussed the development of the National Matriculation Examination (NME) and the need for more resources and investments to improve funding for the Board. The meeting also proposed ways to encourage private sector involvement in the delivery of examinations.
Overall, the Jamb Annual Policy Meeting
WHAT STUDENTS AND PARENTS USUALLY EXPECT
Parents and students typically expect the Jamb policy meeting to provide information on the admission requirements for universities and colleges in Nigeria, the timeline for the admission process, and the admission criteria used by the universities and colleges. They may also expect to learn about any changes to the Jamb rules or regulations, as well as to receive assistance and advice on how to prepare for the Jamb examination.
Through the outcome of every Jamb policy meeting, Parents expect to know the chance of their Children who participated in the examination towards getting Admission for the intended year.
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