"JAMB has officially ended the affiliation of degree programmes with Colleges of Education and Polytechnics, signalling a major change in admission requirements."
JAMB Policy Overhaul: What Scrapping Affiliated Degrees Means for You
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✅ VERIFIED REPORT: Cross-referenced as of September 5, 2026.
Published: September 5, 2026 |
Source: CampusAI News
📌 Overview
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially put an end to the practice of affiliating degree programmes with lower-tier tertiary institutions. This move is intended to streamline the quality of undergraduate education in Nigeria. Students who previously applied for these programmes should review their options immediately.
📅 Policy Timeline
| Phase | Impact |
|-------|--------|
| Immediate Effect | Admission to affiliated programmes stopped |
| Migration Plan | To be announced by JAMB |
📝 Next Steps
Candidates affected by this policy should log into their JAMB CAPS to check for alternative courses or institutional changes available to them. Do not rely on third-party admission agents; utilize the official JAMB portal only.
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