University admission without JAMB
This article consists of vital information on the universities that accept or grant admissions to students using the IJMB Programme. The IJMB Programme is an advanced level programme that enables students to gain admission into 200level in Nigerian Universities.
This post will list all the universities that accept IJMB Programme to grant students admissions to study their course of choice and those universities that do not accept the programme.
However, you can register for the IJMB programme here, or contact us through our service lines for registration and other related issues.
In Nigeria, well above 70% of universities accept IJMB for admission into 200level, while over 80% of Universities accept JUPEB. However, this post is specifically based on Nigerian universities that admit students, using the IJMB programme for direct entry admission.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Certain questions cross the minds of majority who wish to register for IJMB regarding the schools that accept the IJMB programme. We often receive these questions in different forms, and it is only logical to put a deliberate effort into answering these questions, so as a to put prospective students into the light on IJMB admission.
On top of the minds of prospective students is whether their preferred university is on the list of universities that accept IJMB. Therefore, this article will give a breakdown of schools and their IJMB acceptance status.
To ensure accuracy, we took time to make inquiries and we have compiled this list of universities that accept IJMB to make it comprehensive. So, make sure you check the list thoroughly for your desired institution.
Above all, we hope that your dream school is part of this list. If not, you can consider applying for JUPEB instead.
However, follow this link to obtain your IJMB form
WILL IJMB CANDIDATES STILL WRITE JAMB AFTER IJMB PROGRAMME?
Before we list the universities, we must answer this question, as students keep asking if they have to write JAMB before, during and after the IJMB programme. The answer to this question is No.
There is absolutely no need for students to write JAMB before, during or after the IJMB programme. In other words, universities that accept IJMB do not require you to write JAMB. Consequently, your IJMB result is all you need to secure admission into 200level in these universities.
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT IJMB RESULT FOR ADMISSION
Virtually all major universities in Nigeria accept IJMB in giving out admissions to students. However, some universities do not accept the programme. Fortunately, discussions are ongoing with these universities to accept the programme. This is to make more options available to students who enroll in the programme.
The list of universities that accept IJMB will be categorized by regions in the country and the number of points they require will be listed as well. So, Let’s go!
LIST OF SOME NORTHERN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT IJMB :
Name: University of Ilorin. (UNILORIN).
State: Kwara State, Nigeria.
Website: www.unilorin.edu.ng
The University of Ilorin is one of the top universities that accept the IJMB programme. However, they require different grade point to admit students into different courses
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission in Unilorin based on courses:
- 5-9 points for any science, paramedical, administrative course.
- 13points for Medicine.
- 8 points and above for Engineering courses.
- 7 points and above for Social Sciences /Administrative Courses.
- 5 points and above for Religious Studies, Languages.
- 5points for some courses in Arts Faculty and Agriculture.
Unilorin is now the school of first choice in the recent JAMB exam. That is, they are the most sought after school in Nigeria. They accept IJMB as an admission alternative. So, all you need to do is register and avoid huge competition that comes with JAMB and post JAMB.
Name: The University of Agriculture, Makurdi
State: Benue state, Nigeria.
The University of Agriculture, Makurdi admits students through the IJMB but based on special considerations. Due to this, we often advise students to perhaps choose other available agricultural universities.
The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, for instance, is available to IJMB students who wish to study in a university of agriculture.
Name: Bayero university
State: Kano State, Nigeria.
Website: www.buk.edu.ng
Bayero University in Kano state accepts the IJMB Programme for prospective students who want to study in the school.
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission for Various Courses in Bayero University :
- 4points into Faculties of Education.
- 4points for Agriculture, Arts and Languages.
- 8points and above for Faculties of Accounting, Engineering, and Medicine.
- 6-grade points minimum for Physiotherapy.
Bayero UNI accepts the programme into all courses in the institution. So, all you need to do is register
Name: Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U).
State: Kaduna State (Zaria), Nigeria.
Website: www.abu.edu.ng
ABU Zaria is the university in charge of moderating the IJMB programme.
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission for Courses in ABU, Zaria:
- 10-grade points and above course such as Medicine, Law, Engineering and Economics.
- 7-grade points and above for all other courses.
ABU Zaria has just been adjudged by JAMB the second most sought after institution in Nigeria. That is, alot of JAMB candidates chose to attend the school in the recent JAMB.
Name: University of Abuja
State: FCT, Abuja, Nigeria:
The University of Abuja also accepts students in 200level through the IJMB programme.
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission for Courses in UniAbuja:
- 10-grade points or above for direct entry into 200 level only.
- 10-grade points for 200Level Accounting.
- 10-15 grade points for Economics.
In addition, note that ABU also has an option that grants students with grade points below 10 points admission into 100level to students desired course of study.
Name: Federal University of Technology (FUTMINA)
State: Niger State (Minna), Nigeria.
Website: www.futminna.edu
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission for Courses in FUTMINA
- 5-grade points and above for other and Non-analytical Paramedical courses.
- 10-grade points for engineering courses.
- 8-grade points and above for Food Science and Technology.
FUTMINA accepts IJMB to virtually all their courses. In other words, you have a lot of options with this institution.
Name: University of Jos (UNIJOS).
State: Plateau State (Jos), Nigeria.
Website: www.unijos.edu.ng
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission for Courses in UNIJOS
- 8-grade points and above for most courses such as: College of Medicine, Law, Political Science, Engineering, Nursing, Sciences, Medical Lab, etc.
- 5-grade points for all other courses as well as their school of Agriculture.
The school accepts IJMB with instant admission. So, what are you waiting for? Register now
LIST OF SOME EASTERN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT IJMB:
Name: Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
State: Anambra state (Awka), Nigeria.
Website: www.unizik.edu.ng
Likely Grade Points for IJMB admission for Courses in UNIZIK
- 4points into Faculties of Education, Agriculture, Arts (Languages).
- 8-grade points and above for: Accounting, Engineering, and Medicine,
- 6-grade points minimum for Physiotherapy.
In addition, UNIZIK accepts IJMB with instant admission.
Name: Abia State University (ABSU)
State: Abia State Uturu, Nigeria.
Website: www.absu.edu.ng.
However, please note that ABSU accepts IJMB mostly based on special considerations.
SOME WESTERN UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING IJMB:
Name: Ekiti State University
State: Ekiti State (Ado-Ekiti), Nigeria.
Website: www.eksu.edu.
In addition, note that Ekiti State University does not accept IJMB as full time. They only accept IJMB programme for Part-time. However, they accept IJMB.
Name: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
State: Ogun State, Nigeria.
Website: www.unaab.edu.ng
Note: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta accept IJMB result with instant admission. So, the minimum of 7-grade points and above is required for admission into UNAAB for all courses in all faculties.
SOME SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING IJMB :
Name: University of Benin (UNIBEN).
State: Edo State (Benin City), Nigeria
The IJMB programme will facilitate your admission into 200level in the above schools. All you need to do is register and start attending lectures. After that, you should be deligent in reading your lecture notes and text book in order to pass the exam excellently.
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UNIVERSITIES THAT DO NOT ACCEPT IJMB
Note that the programme is not accepted in every school in Nigeria as earlier said. Therefore, below is the list of universities that do not accept IJMB programme:
- The university of Ibadan
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- The University of Lagos.
Above all, beware of fraudsters who claim these three universities accept IJMB. They do not! However, Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Lagos accept JUPEB.
You can register for IJMB here or contact our service lines 08115651421 or 08169138392 for further details