The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application forms will begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This comes shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application process, which officially closed on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed this development in a statement, emphasizing that the Direct Entry registration will be strictly monitored to ensure compliance with all admission requirements.
Understanding Direct Entry Registration
Direct Entry is an admission pathway designed for candidates who possess higher academic qualifications beyond the secondary school level. It allows them to gain direct admission into the second year of a university program without taking the UTME. Eligible candidates typically include holders of:
Advanced Level (A-Level) certificates
National Diploma (ND)
National Certificate of Education (NCE)
Higher National Diploma (HND)
University degrees from recognized institutions
To maintain the integrity of the process, JAMB has stated that all applications must be submitted through approved Professional Registration Centres (PRCs). Any falsification of credentials will attract strict penalties, and institutions are expected to verify candidates’ qualifications before offering admission.
JAMB’s Commitment to Transparency
In a bid to curb fraudulent admissions, JAMB has set up a special committee to verify all A-Level and other advanced qualifications submitted during the registration process. The board has warned that any candidate found submitting fake credentials will face legal action.
“A special committee will verify all submitted Advanced A-Level Qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution,” JAMB stated.
Key Takeaways
Registration Date: Sales of the 2025 Direct Entry forms begin on March 12, 2025.
Application Process: Candidates must apply through JAMB’s approved registration centers.
Strict Verification: Institutions must verify candidates’ qualifications before granting admission.
Fraud Prevention: Submission of false documents will result in strict penalties, including prosecution.
About JAMB
Established in 1978, JAMB is Nigeria’s central body responsible for conducting entrance examinations into tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. It organizes the UTME for fresh secondary school graduates and the Direct Entry process for candidates with advanced qualifications.
JAMB also regulates admission policies, ensuring compliance with national education standards. The board employs Computer-Based Testing (CBT) to enhance the security, efficiency, and transparency of its examinations. The National Identification Number (NIN) remains a mandatory requirement for UTME registration, reinforcing data accuracy and fraud prevention.
With these measures in place, JAMB continues to refine the admission process, ensuring fairness and credibility in Nigeria’s higher education system.
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