JAMB Clears 85 Underage Candidates for 2025 Admission Process

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates, aged 16, for admission following a comprehensive screening process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Dr.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB's spokesperson, stated that the candidates met the necessary criteria and were deemed eligible for admission. A total of 182 candidates were initially shortlisted, with 85 ultimately meeting the requirements.

JAMB emphasized its commitment to maintaining credibility, transparency, and academic standards in Nigeria's tertiary education sector.