ABUJA, NIGERIA– The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has actually released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Assessment results of prospects who took part in the assessment despite being below the prescribed admission age.
The board, however, clarified that the release of the outcomes does not instantly make all underage prospects eligible for admission into Nigerian tertiary organizations.
JAMB defines a minor prospect as a candidate who will be below 16 years of ages by September 30, 2026.
While the board generally needs prospects to achieve the minimum age of 16 by that date, extremely brilliant underage prospects might be considered for admission through a special assessment process.
The evaluation body described that prospects who satisfy the conditions for extraordinary factor to consider would need to go through extra stages of assessment before they can be considered for admission.
Further Assessment Required
JAMB had earlier commenced the screening of incredibly carrying out minor candidates, particularly those who recorded exceptional ratings in the 2026 UTME.
The procedure is intended to establish whether such prospects satisfy the wider academic requirements for remarkable admission, beyond their efficiency in the UTME.
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The board stressed that simply sitting for the evaluation and obtaining a result does not ensure admission, especially for candidates who have not attained the recommended admission age.
JAMB also warned moms and dads, guardians and prospects versus people who may attempt to make use of the scenario by appealing admission outside the board’s approved process.
According to the board, the last of assessment for remarkably carrying out underage prospects will be scheduled after the release of the relevant National Examinations Council (NECO) results.
JAMB Warns Against Admission Scams
JAMB advised underage prospects who do not please the requirements for remarkable admission not to provide their UTME results to institutions or individuals in an effort to secure admission.
The board preserved that the unique admission procedure would be transparent, extensive and based on benefit.
The advancement means that for underage prospects, the release of their UTME scores represents just one phase in the admission process.
Those seeking remarkable admission should still satisfy the additional conditions and assessment requirements developed by JAMB before they can be thought about for admission.