How to Gain Admission Easily in Nigeria - DEESWIFT
Gaining
admission into Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics can be challenging for
many students.
The Harsh Truth Why You
May Not Gain Admission to Nigerian Universities
The
process and requirements for JAMB and Post UTME can sometimes be
challenging.
For
many years, I struggled to gain admission into the University.
The
thing is that I lacked vital information about that time. I did not have a
guide on entering into any of the higher institutions in Nigeria.
In
secondary school, I thought getting admission would be a walkover. Sooner than
later, I realized I was in for a difficult task.
Getting
into the University or Polytechnic is not difficult as you may think. The
problem is that many Nigerian students make wrong decisions due to
misinformation.
In this post, I will show you helpful tips to gain
admission into any Nigerian higher institution.
These
strategies will help you to avoid common mistakes of admission seekers.
If
you have any questions, do let me know in the
comment box below. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Table of contents
·
Choose A Course That Fits You
·
Passion
·
Identify and Understand Your Academic Strength and Weakness
·
Choose The Right University in Your JAMB Application
·
Prepare, Pass and Score High in JAMB
·
Pass Your Post UTME Examination
·
Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB)
·
Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB)
·
Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)
·
College of Health Technology
·
Requirements for School of Nursing
·
Nigerian University Admission Requirements
·
Ways to Gain Admission Without JAMB in Nigeria
·
How to Gain Admission to Study Medicine in Nigeria
How
to Gain Admission in Nigeria
The
following guides will help you know ways to gain admission into a higher
institution.
The
necessary thing you must note at this point is that you are capable enough to
gain admission.
Do
not look down on yourself irrespective of your JAMB and Post UTME performance.
Trust
me. You can make it to your dream school to study your dream course.
By
the end of this post, you will be better informed about how to go about your
admission process.
Steps
to Gain Admission into The University
Get
A Good O’level Result
Passing your WAEC or NECO exams is the key to getting
admission to Nigerian schools.
Every
school in Nigeria requires that you have at least five
(5) credits in
relevant subjects.
For
example, to study Radiography at the University. You must have at least
credits in the following subjects;
- Mathematics
- English
Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Let
me know in the comment box below if you do not know the correct O’level
combination you need.
Not having the correct O’level would lead to your
disqualification for admission.
O’level
Result Combination
You
can combine two O’level results for admission in Nigeria. For example, you can
use two sittings or combine WAEC and NECO results.
But,
for some courses like Medicine and Surgery, the combination of O’level results
is not allowed. You can only use one sitting of either NECO or WAEC.
If you are yet to write your WAEC or NECO exams, ensure
that you study hard to get a good result.
In
some schools, having A’s in your O’level is an added advantage in the Post JAMB
screening.
Choose
A Course That Fits You
The
common problem many Nigerian students face is choosing the wrong course to
study. Many times, many students pursue the so-called popular courses.
Studying
a course in University depends on two criteria;
1. Passion
2. Academic Prowess
Passion
You
must have passion for the course that you want to study at the higher
institution. It is a passion that drives you to give your best and achieve
success.
Many
students face the challenge of discovering their passion. They have a narrow
view of how the University system works.
Law, Medicine and Mass Communication are not the only
courses that you can study. There are other fantastic courses that you can read at
a higher institution.
My
advice to you is to take the time to discover yourself. It is you alone who can
find your passion.
Do
not make the mistake of following the crowd. Your friends applied for
Engineering does not mean you must go for Engineering.
You
would end up frustrated if you study a course that does not align with your
passion.
The
best way to find out the course that fits you is to do research online.
For
example, as a Science student who wants to study a course related to the health
discipline. You can find out which of these courses below suits you;
- Medicine
and Surgery
- Dentistry
- Medical
Laboratory Science
- Nursing
Science
- Radiography
and Radiological Science
- Medical
Rehabilitation
Academic
Prowess
Apart
from passion, you need to have the academic prowess for the course you want to
study.
It
is one thing to have passion for a course. It is another thing to meet the
academic requirements for the program at the University.
To
study Law that is your passion, you must score high and beat the cut off mark.
The
truth is that not every student can beat the cut off mark of the course they
want to study. At this point, you have two options.
- Give up
the year’s admission and go back to study hard for the next year JAMB.
- Accept
admission for the related dream course.
Whichever
decision you take, be true to yourself. In most cases, you would have to
compromise and settle for something related to your dream course.
Identify
and Understand Your Academic Strength and Weakness
Identifying
your academic strength and weakness would help secure admission.
For
some students like myself, I do not fancy calculations. At the start, I had
known I would not study anything related to Mathematics.
- You must
step up your game by studying hard.
- Do not run
away from your weakness.
- Identify
subjects that you are good at and go for a course that covers that
subject.
Choose The Right
University in Your JAMB Application
Choosing
the right University is paramount for you to gain admission. There is some
University Post JAMB screening policy that may not favour you.
For
example, some schools use the O’level results for Post JAMB screening. If you
have C’s in your WAEC or NECO, you will experience problems securing an
admission.
Also,
some schools do not have the accreditation to run some courses. Stay away from
such Universities or Polytechnics. You do not want to end up in frustration.
Ensure
that you get all vital information about the school you want to put in your
JAMB.
Prepare,
Pass and Score High in JAMB
Preparing
and passing your JAMB examination is the way to gain admission in Nigeria.
The
simple rule is that the higher your JAMB score, the higher your chances of
gaining admission.
I
implore you to strive to get a high JAMB score.
Read how to study and
pass JAMB excellently to know the right strategies to score
high.
Pass
Your Post UTME Examination
The
Post UTME exam is the biggest challenge for some students. Even after getting a
high score, some students do not get admission because of a low JAMB score.
You must know how to score high
and pass the Post UTME examination.
Ways
to Get Admission in Nigeria
Joint
Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB)
JAMB
is the easiest way that you can use to gain admission in Nigeria.
The
JAMB exam is the qualifying exam conducted to test students on four subjects.
It is a computer-based examination.
You
must write the JAMB exam for you to gain admission.
It
is necessary to get a high score in your JAMB.
You
do not need to feel scared that you will fail your JAMB examination. Passing
the exam is pretty straightforward if you study hard.
I
tell you that you read How to Study and
Pass JAMB Excellently.
The
practical tips in the post will help you to score
at least 250 in your JAMB examination.
In
Nigeria, admission is under the regulation of the JAMB body.
- Ensure
that you register the right subject combination
- All your
information must be correct for your JAMB registration.
- Register
for the day before the deadline.
- Study and Pass JAMB excellently.
JAMB
Choice of Course
The
JAMB choice, of course, is what you want to study either in the Polytechnic or
University.
By
default, science students would want to fill in for Medicine or Engineering.
And the Art students would go for Law, Mass Communication or Banking and
Finance.
I
must tell you that these are not the only courses you can study at a higher
institution.
Many
students have wasted years at home chasing these so-called dream courses.
I
am not discouraging you from pursuing your dreams. But you must find out what
suit you and not pursue a course because everybody says that it is okay.
You
need to do a lot of research and analyze a variety of courses. Find out what
suits you.
For
example, for science students, there is more than Medicine and Engineering.
JAMB
Choice of Institution
JAMB
choice of institution is where you state the school that you would want to
attend.
You
must be careful about the school you enter for your JAMB registration.
All
schools have got their JAMB regulations and requirements.
For
example, some schools need only JAMB and use O’level for admission. Other
schools conduct Post UTME exams.
If
you have C’s in your O’level, you will be at a disadvantage for a school that
uses O’level for Post UTME.
Also,
the standard of the institution is of paramount importance. Trust me. You want
to go to a good school.
Don’t
be in haste when deciding on the school where you want to attend.
Make
necessary inquiries from students and read about the school online. The
information that you would get will help you make the best choice.
Pre
Degree Program
A
pre-degree program is an easy way to gain admission into the University. It is
called a remedial program.
The
pre-degree program runs for one academic session that is one year.
You
would learn basic subjects. For example, if you are a science student, you will
receive classes on;
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- English
Language.
At
the end of the program, you would write an exam on these subjects.
Those
who come out with flying colours would get admission into the University.
For
admission through Pre Degree, you would write JAMB. Also, you will put the
University as your first choice in JAMB.
A
pre-degree program is not straightforward, especially for science
students.
It
is because the admission slot for the program is few.
Many
times, students who go for this program end up getting admission for other
courses.
- You have
to be careful before you apply for the remedial program at any of the
University.
- Ensure
that you make adequate inquiries from previous students of the
program.
- Find out
the success rate of the program.
- Gather
information about the number of students considered for admission from the
program.
- Also, you
must have an idea of the school fees structures and other expenses.
The advantage of the pre-degree program is that you will
learn in A’level standard.
Most
of the things you will learn are what you will encounter during your first year
at the University.
If
you go for this program, never forget to also prepare for your JAMB exam.
Aspire to get a high JAMB score as it will be an added advantage to you.
From
my research, the best University to do a Pre-degree program is UNIPORT
and OAU.
You
can run the remedial program in other Universities. But be sure that they admit
students into the first year of the program.
Joint
University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB)
The
JUPEB is an A’level program. You can use the result to gain admission into the
second year via direct entry.
The
program runs for one year. After completion, you will be able to get admission
with your JUPEB results.
The
JUPEB result is in points. The most number of points you can get is 16.
To
get admission using JUPEB, you must have a high point score. The higher your
point, the higher your chances of admission.
During
your program, you will need to pick up the JAMB direct entry admission form.
It
is necessary to know that the JUPEB program is expensive. You will spend
nothing less than three hundred and fifty thousand on the program.
Also,
admission into the second year is not guaranteed. Your chances are on your
general performance in the JUPEB examination.
If
you would like to go for the JUPEB program, make inquiries from former JUPEB
candidates.
Below is a list of Universities that offer the JUPEB program in
Nigeria;
- University
of Illorin (Unilorin)
- University
of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Obafemi
Awolowo University (OAU)
- Nnamdi
Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
- Achievers
University
- Olabisi
Onabanjo University
- University
of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Bells
University
- University
of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Federal
University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
- Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
- Imo State
University (IMSU)
- Lagos
State University (LASU)
- University
of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University
of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Niger
Delta University (NDU)
- Delta
State University (DELSU)
- Adekunle
Ajasin University (AAUA)
- Federal
University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM)
- University
of Uyo (UNIUYO)
- Anchor
University
- Hezekiah
University (UNIHEZ)
- Federal
University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- Federal
University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
- Federal
University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE)
- Ebonyi
State University (EBSU)
- Enugu
State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
- Abia State
University (ABSU)
Interim
Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)
The
IJMB program is like JUPEB. At the end of the program, successful candidates
get admission into the second year.
College
of Health Technology
College
of Health Technology are schools that you can study Medical-related courses.
Some of these courses include;
- Pharmacy
Technology
- Medical
Laboratory Technology
- Community
Health Extension Workers
- Health
Information Management
- Health
Education
- Environmental
Health Technology
- Nutrition
and Dietetics
- Image
Processing Technology
- Dental
Health Technology
On
average, these courses run for three years. After completion, you
would be able to work in a health-related discipline.
The
good part is that you can get admission through direct entry into the
University.
School
of Nursing
The
School of Nursing program runs for three years. On completion of the program,
you can practice as an accredited Nurse.
Also,
you can further your studies at the University.
To
gain admission into any School of Nursing in Nigeria, you must pass the
entrance exam. Usually, only a few candidates get into the school of Nursing.
Also,
you can practice abroad with a nursing certificate.
Requirements
for School of Nursing
The
requirements for the school of Nursing are five credits in the following
subject;
- Mathematics
- English
Language
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
Nigerian
University Admission Requirements
- Five (5)
credits in O’level
- 180 JAMB
score
- Pass Post
UTME examination
Ways
to Gain Admission Without JAMB in Nigeria
Below are the ways to gain admission without JAMB in
Nigeria;
- JUPEB
- IJMB
- School of
Nursing
- College of
Health Technology
How
to Gain Admission to Study Medicine in Nigeria
The
way to gain admission to study Medicine in Nigeria is to get a high score in
JAMB.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tanimowo Oluwadamilare Oloyemeta (DEESWIFT)
Tanimowo Oluwadamilare Oloyemeta a LASU Graduate and CEO of SWIFT SCHOOL NEWS (SSN), Your go-to education blogger, offering practical strategies, expert advice, and educational resources to help students thrive academically and unlock their full potential.
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