By Ngozi Nwankwo
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reminded all prospective candidates that the processes for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) are personal and should be conducted by the candidates themselves, rather than through schools or agents.
JAMB said its operations are not school-based, saying, “We urge candidates to refrain from allowing schools, particularly elite institutions, to collect fees for registration or to assist in any of the Board’s processes. Many challenges faced by candidates stem from this group processing approach, which often leads to inaccuracies and complications in their records.
“We have noticed that a significant number of data correction requests arise from the mishandling of candidates’ information during group registrations conducted by schools. Therefore, moving forward, the Board will not accommodate requests for corrections from candidates whose details have been compromised due to such collective processing.
“We strongly advise parents to ensure that their children or wards complete their registrations for any of the Board’s operations personally. Relying on schools for this process has proven to be counterproductive and may lead to unnecessary complications.
“t is important to note that registration and other processes of the Board are integral to the educational experience of candidates. Unfortunately, group processing by schools hinders candidates from fully understanding these essential procedures.”
JAMB therefore, urged parents to avoid making payments to schools under the guise of JAMB UTME registration,adding that Board will not rectify any errors that arise from school registrations, as it prioritizes the integrity and accuracy of each candidate’s information.