The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates under the age of 16 can be considered for admission into tertiary institutions if they score at least 320 out of 400 (80%) in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This decision follows the reversal of the previous 18-year minimum age requirement, reinstating the 16-year benchmark.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, emphasized that while the standard age for admission remains 16, exceptional candidates under 16 may be granted admission under strict conditions.
He highlighted the importance of maturity and academic development, noting that gifted students should not be overlooked.
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