FG Bans Admissions for Under-18 Students into Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has implemented a new policy banning the admission of students under 18 years of age into tertiary institutions across the country.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday.
Prof. Mamman stated, “JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those under the age of 18, into our tertiary institutions from this 2024 admissions.”
The Minister emphasized that the Federal Government is moving towards setting 18 years as the standard entry age for universities and other tertiary institutio Federal Government has implemented a new policy banning the admission of students under 18 years of age into tertiary institutions across the country. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Prof.
Tahir Mamman, during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday.Prof. Mamman stated, “JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those under the age of 18, into our tertiary institutions from this 2024 admissions.”
The Minister emphasized that the Federal Government is moving towards setting 18 years as the standard entry age for universities and other tertiary institutions.In an official statement, JAMB clarified that while candidates who are 16 years old will still be considered for admission for the 2024 academic year, the new entry age requirement of 18 years will be enforced starting from the next academic year.This policy shift aims to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the rigors of tertiary education, both academically and socially. It also aligns with global educational standards, where the entry age for higher education typically ranges from 18 years and above.
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