The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed Nigerian public universities to conclude their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025.
According to the board’s schedule, private universities are required to complete admissions by November 30, 2025, while all other tertiary institutions—both public and private—must conclude admissions by December 31, 2025.
The directive was contained in JAMB’s weekly bulletin on Monday, Augus 18, which stated that the move aligns with decisions reached during the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Minister of Education.
JAMB explained that the decision aims to stabilise the academic calendar and ensure equitable access to admission slots across all tertiary institutions.
“Public universities are to complete admissions by 31st October 2025. Private universities by 30th November 2025. All other institutions, public and private, must complete admissions by 31st December 2025,” the board stated.
It further urged institutions to finalise admissions ahead of schedule, even if their academic session is not set to begin immediately, adding that admissions should be conducted and archived to avoid delays.
The board also mandated institutions conducting post-UTME screenings to complete them promptly in order to comply with the 2025 admission timeline.
