JAMB Policy Meeting 2026 Date Announced [UPDATED]

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board POLICY MEETING 2026, See dates, time, venue and details

JAMB HOLDS POLICY MEETING MAY 11TH
… MINISTER TO UNVEIL KEY POLICY DIRECTION

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded arrangements to hold the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions scheduled for 11th May, 2026, at the:

Body of Benchers Auditorium

The 2026 Policy Meeting promises to be significant as key policy direction will be unveiled by the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa.

The Board's annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial gathering where stakeholders decide minimum acceptable UTME scores, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions.

Furthermore, the meeting is expected to:

▪ Formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise
▪ Emphasize strict adherence to stipulated admission guidelines

ATTENDEES

Attendees at the 2026 meeting will include key stakeholders such as:

▪ Vice-Chancellors
▪ Rectors
▪ Provosts
▪ Registrars
▪ Admission Officers

Other participating regulatory bodies include:

▪ National Universities Commission (NUC)
▪ National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)
▪ National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)

Goodwill messages will also be received from:

▪ Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
▪ National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
▪ Other critical stakeholders

ADDITIONAL EVENT

Also scheduled is the:

▪ 6th Edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M)

This initiative has ensured strict adherence to admission guidelines and contributed significantly to the development of tertiary education in Nigeria.

Signed:
Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D.
Public Affairs and Communications Advisor (PCA), JAMB