JAMB to Oversee All HND Admissions in Nigeria's Polytechnics
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has declared that all Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics, allied institutions, and colleges of nursing sciences and health technology will now be managed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This decision was communicated in a circular dated September 9, 2026, signed by NBTE Executive Secretary Prof Idris Bugaje.
The directive follows a meeting led by Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa with key stakeholders, including JAMB and the National Youth Service Corps. The aim is to centralize the admission process and eliminate illegal admissions that could affect students' mobilization for NYSC after HND.
The NBTE will develop HND Admission Guidelines for JAMB's digital platform. Additionally, part-time ND admissions will also be under JAMB, with a cap of 50% on part-time students.
The circular emphasizes strict compliance, warning that breaches may lead to regulatory sanctions.
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