The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed Nigerian public universities to finish their 2025 admission processes by 31 October 2025.
According to the schedule released by the board, private universities must complete admissions by 30 November 2025, while all other tertiary institutions, both public and private, have until 31 December 2025.
This directive was contained in JAMB’s weekly bulletin published on Monday. The board explained that the deadlines were approved during the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Minister of Education.
JAMB said the decision was taken to stabilise the academic calendar and to ensure fair access to admission slots across all institutions.
“All tertiary institutions have been instructed to conclude their admission processes by the end of 2025 according to the approved schedule,” the Board stated.
The Board further advised institutions to complete admissions ahead of time, even if they are not ready to resume a new academic session, adding that such admissions can be archived.
JAMB also reminded institutions conducting post-UTME screenings to conclude them quickly in order to meet the deadlines.
