Federal Government Of Nigeria Scraps Award Of HND Certificates By All Polytechnics In Nigeria

Nigerian Government has scrapped Award of HND Certificates by Polytechnics.

The decision was reached at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday where the approval of a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s tertiary education system was made.
In effect, the award of HND will be limited to only the students currently admitted for the programmes.

Also, all the programmes currently being run by polytechnics, which are not technology-based, and which are about 70 per cent, will be scrapped.
Under the new rule, the polytechnics will now become campuses of the proximate universities with the Vice Chancellors of those universities appointing provosts for the polytechnics, subject to the ratification of the Universities Councils.
The polytechnics will now be limited to award of the National Diploma (ND) while those desirous of further education will be awarded the Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) by the proximate university.
To kick-start the new policy, the nation’s two most prominent polytechnics – Yaba College of Technology and Kaduna Polytechnic – will henceforth be known as City University of Technology, Yaba and City University of Technology, Kaduna.
And to give legal teeth to these approvals, the FEC approved the submission of two Executive bills to the National Assembly for enactment.

With education being on the concurrent list, the states may wish to consolidate their tertiary institutions. But if they do not wish to follow the federal example, their programmes will continue to be regulated by the relevant agencies of the Federal Ministry of Education.
The first bill will concretise the setting up of the two city universities while the second will approve the preparation and consolidation of all federal polytechnics and colleges of education as campuses of proximate universities.
The Ministry of Justice will do the preparation and submission of the two bills to the National Assembly.
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, told journalists after the weekly meeting of the council that under the reform measures, his ministry would, however, continue to license private polytechnics and colleges of education for the award of qualification at ND and National Certificate in Education (NCE) levels.
He said, “There will be no more award of HND.
“After we have exhausted the current students under the programme, there will be no more award of HND. This means that there will be no fresh admission for HND programmes. And in addition, any programme that is not technical will be out of the polytechnics.
“About 70 per cent of polytechnic graduates are in the non-technical courses. It is going to be a rigorous implementation programme.”
A ministerial committee to ensure the smooth implementation of all that is required for the take-off of the reform initiatives is to begin work immediately.
Adamu said, “The HND certificate will remain a legal tender in Nigeria and holders of such certificate will continue to be recognised as the equivalent of first degree holders without discriminatory remunerations and limit to progression in the work place.

“The NCE certificate will be retained as the minimum teaching qualification at the basic level of education. Any higher qualifications by these private or state-owned polytechnics will be only affiliation with a university. So, HND is no longer in existence, but existing HND will be respected and considered legal tender.”

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2018 KWASU Admission Requirements and Cut-off Marks

Before any university in Nigeria accept students, they evaluate them using lots of criteria. One of such criteria is meeting the cut off mark for JAMB. Kwara State university (KWASU), located in Kwara State, also has such requirements. Read everything about KWASU departmental cut off mark for JAMB.

Kwara State university cut off mark for JAMB: what are the 2018/2019 changes?

It is easy enough to get accepted into any university you like when you have met the cut off mark requirements. Cut off mark is the minimal point that a student who applies for the university admission must achieve in the UTME or JAMB examination. If you reach the minimum point that the university has set, you have a chance to be admitted into this educational institution. However, preference will be given to the students who have scored as much above the cut off mark as possible.
This year, some changes were made to the cut off mark for Kwara State University. Last year, KWASU departmental cut off mark 2017/2018 was 108. However, in 2018/2019, the departmental cut off mark for JAMB in this institution has risen to 180. Even though this is the minimal mark for being accepted in the university, usually the students with higher marks are considered.

The decision to raise the Kwara State University cut off mark for JAMB was influenced by the fact more and more school graduates wish to become students of this institution, and competition between young people becomes more severe year after year. Those who pass JAMB exams should take them really seriously, because the higher is your score, the better is your chance to be accepted.

Kwara State University cut off mark for all courses

Kwara State University has no set cut off mark for all courses – they are different, depending on the course you are willing to take. However, those students whose score in UTME exams was 200 and higher, are eligible for applying into any courses of their choice. Because of the number of potential Kwara State students, the admission process becomes more selective every year. For now, the departmental cut off marks for JAMB in Kwara State University are as follows:

• KWASU cut off mark for Medicine: 250
• KWASU cut off mark for Law: 240
• KWASU cut off mark for Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and others): 220
• KWASU cut off mark for Physical Science Courses (Computer Science, Industrial Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Geology, and others): 190
• KWASU cut off mark for Biological Sciences (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology and others): 190

How to get admitted into KWASU?

Usually, Kwara State University divides their admission process in two phases. Each of them lasts for a week or a few weeks. The students who have applied for certain courses in this university are considered for admission.
The pre-screening exercise is the first phase, and it will take place when it is announced. The only documents needed for the pre-screening are the result of SSCE and the JAMB registration print-out. The student usually needs to arrive early and locate the screening venue. The potential candidates will be screened on the JAMB scores and the SSCE results.
The second phase of admission process is the release of student lists who are admitted to the university. Those lucky students will be invited to pass another screening exercise. They should have the following documents with them:

• The original copies of educational qualifications (the result statements and certificates), awaiting results cases will not be accepted.
• Age declaration or birth certification.
• Good conduct letter from village head/responsible community member/civil service member of at least grade level 10 (or equivalent to that in private sector).
• Certificate of origin and notification of admission status.

The admission criteria are quite possible to meet, if you work hard and do your best in the exams, hopefully, you will achieve a place in your dream university!

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JAMB 2018: List Of Nigeria Polytechnic That Will Accept Low JAMB Score

• List Of Polytechnic that Accept Low Jamb Score 2018
• Here are Polytechnic that will give you admission even with Low Jamb Score

If you have ever wondered how to gain admission this year with your low Jamb score, this article is for you. I will be listing various Polytechnics That Can Offer You Admission With 150 to 180 Jamb Score.
The newly approved jamb cut off mark of 180 is embraced by majority of the Nigerian institutions and no school has accepted below the cut off mark. If all schools insist on the 180 cut off mark, there will be no hope for candidates that score below 180 in jamb.
However there are some institutions other admission entrance without the use of jamb/cut off mark.
Without wasting time, below are the Polytechnics you can gain admission to with a Low Jamb Score.
The schools are:
1.Kwara poly
2.Auchi poly
3.Nekede poly
4.Osun polytechnic

5.YabaTech

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List Of Universities in Nigeria That Offer Admission Without JAMB

JAMB is obviously an examination that is not easy to pass, but how can one receive higher education in Nigeria without JAMB? We have prepared for you a list of private universities in Nigeria, where you can get university education without JAMB.
JAMB examination is not so easy process, there are people who want to study in the universities, but for some reason, they don’t have JAMB certificate. We are happy to inform you that there is the posibility of admission without JAMB into university.
There are several reasons why people search for the university without JAMB in Nigeria:

1. Failed JAMB. This reason is very common because the examination is not easy and some people can’t pass it even for four times.
2. Failed Admission Screening. The candidate should pass prescribed admission screening exercise, and that can be one more problem for admission.
3. The student doesn’t want to write JAMB. Many people just don’t want all this stress and problems.

Private universities in Nigeria that do not require JAMB

1. Babcock University

The institution has the following faculties:

• School of Medicine
• Social Sciences
• School of Nursing Sciences
• School of Public & Allied Health
• School of Basic & Applied Sciences
• School of Law & Security Studies
• School of Postgraduate Studies

2. Madonna University

One more university without JAMB, this is the first Catholic private university in Nigeria. You can find there such faculties as:

• Law
• Management
• Social Science
• Education and Art
• Natural Science
• Basic Medical Science
• Engineering

3. Igbinedion University Okada

The institution was established 1995, their list of faculties are:

• Arts and social science
• Business and management
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Natural and applied science

4. Bowen University

It was established in 2001, there are such faculties as:

• Health science
• Faculty of agriculture
• Faculty of education
• Management an social science
• Faculty of Humanities
• Law

5. Pan-Atlantic University

There are: School of Management and Social Sciences and School of Media and Communication

6. Benson Idahosa University

The student can find there such faculties as:

• Agriculture
• Arts and education
• Law
• Science
• Social management
• Engineering

7. Redeemers University

They have a wide range of programs:

• Accounting
• Law
• Management
• Performing Arts
• Physics with Electronics
• Political Science
• Environmental & Analytical Chemistry
• Genomics of Infectious Disease
• History & International Relations
• Microbiology

8. Ajayi Crowther University

Their faculties as:

• Law
• Humanities
• Natural science
• Social science
• Management

9. Al-Hikmah University

There are:

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty om management
• Faculty of Natural Science
• Faculty of Humanities and social science

10. Caritas University

The list of faculties:

• Engendering
• Environmental science
• Management and social sciences
• Natural sciences

11. Bingham University

Their programs are offered by four faculties:

• College of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities, Social & Management Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science and Technology

12. Al-Qalam University

This university has four faculties, namely::

• Arts And Humanities
• Education
• Sciences
• Social Sciences

15. Crawford University

You can study there such disciplines as:

• Accountancy
• Actuarial Science
• Agriculture
• Animal Production and Fisheries
• Banking and Finance
• Biochemistry
• Business Administration

As you see, there is a big number of universities that give you the opportunity to gain admission into higher institutions without JAMB.

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Top Universities That Do Not Require JAMB Result

Are there universities in Nigeria that do not require JAMB result? Many young people believe that this is a test that is almost impossible to avoid. In fact, such educational institutions really exist. So don’t be afraid that you will not pass JAMB. Go the easier way and get an education in one of the universities listed in this post.
It’s really useful to know the universities in Nigeria that don’t require JAMB. In most cases, even passing it successfully you should make a lot of efforts to become a student. The next round of qualification exams is POST UTME. All these stages cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Any young man/woman will avoid them with pleasure. Let’s talk about the most convenient ways to get a higher education.

1. National Open University of Nigeria

NOUN is a university that accept student without JAMB. This institution was created to provide education for people of all age categories. Even adults who have a permanent job can study there. Campuses of this institution exist in almost every major Nigerian city. The simplicity of the application makes them quite popular and in demand.
Applicants must pay a fee for submitting an application on the E-payment portal. It is necessary to indicate the information regarding the selected program, O level results, other requested data in the special form. If you meet the requirements of the educational institution (the general assessment is based on the compliance with O level standards), you can begin to study without passing JAMB exam.

2. Interim Joint Admission Matriculation Board (IJMB)

This is another popular way to get admission into university without JAMB. This program lasts 1-1.5 years and is accepted by most educational institutions in the north of the country. There are also several suitable universities in the West and East. For example, these are Ekiti state university Ado–Ekiti; University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Abia State; University Uturu, Abia state; University of Ilorin.

3. Diploma/basic/pre-degree program

If you want to use this way to get direct entry without JAMB, you have to register for a one year of few months diploma programme in the school you are interested in. Then once you to pass your courses with a required grade point you’ll get direct admission into 200 level B.Sc.
Depending on the school and the course, you will have to spend 1-3 years on such a program. After its completion, you will receive a direct admission with 200 level. Pre-degree is designed for 7-9 months depending on the school.

5. JUPEB

This is another convenient option which will allow you to avoid JAMB. JUPEB is the national examination body responsible for assessing the knowledge of students who want to get a direct entries. This program operates in some of the best Nigerian institutions.
Successful candidates start at level 200. You need to have at least 5 O’level credits for registration. As a rule, the program lasts 1 year.
You can get direct entry via JUPEB at the following educational institutions:

• Federal University of Agriculture, Abueokuta
• Federal University of Technology, Akure
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
• University of Benin, Benin City
• University of Ilorin, Ilorin
• University of Lagos, Akoka–Lagos
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
• University of Uyo, Uyo

6. Foreign universities

JAMB is a purely Nigerian exam that you do not have to take in any other country. Your WAEC or GCE results will be quite enough. However, it should be borne in mind that you must pass other tests such as TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.

7. Private universities

Private educational institutions function according to their own rules, so many of them do not need the results of JAMB examination. If you do not want to go through this test or did not score the required number of points, a private university can be your chance.
However, do not think that such educational institutions do not make any demands on students. You will need to get sufficient WAEC and NECO marks. In the rest, everything is quite simple. The main thing is to provide tuition fees and you will be able to obtain the desired profession freely.
Consider the list of private universities that accept direct entry:

1. Babcock University, llishan Remo
2. Madonna University, Okija
3. Igbinedion University, Okada
4. Bowen University, Iwo
5. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
7. Redeemers University, Mowe, Ogun State
8. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
9. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
10. Caritas University, Amorji-Nke, Enugu
11. Bingham University, AutaBalefi, Karu, Nasarawa State
12. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
13. Renaissance University, Enugu
14. Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State
15. Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
16. Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State
17. Kwararafa University, Wukari (formerly Wukari Jubilee University)
18. Crescent University, Abeokuta
19. Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
20. University of Mkar, Mkar
21. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji Osun State
22. Caleb University, Lagos
23. Fountain University, Osogbo
24. Obong University, Obong Ntak
25. Salem University, Lokoja
26. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State
27. Veritas University, Abuja
28. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
29. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
30. The Achievers University, Owo
31. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
32. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu- Nike, Enugu State
33. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
34. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
35. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State
36. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State
37. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
38. Baze University, Abuja
39. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
40. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
41. Elizade University, llara- Mokin, Ondo State
42. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
43. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
44. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State
45. Southwestern University, Okun Owa, Ogun State
46. Augustine, University, llara, Lagos State
47. Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
48. Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
49. Hallmark University, Ijebu Itele, Ogun State
50. Kings University, Ode Omu, Osun State
51. Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta State
52. Mountain Top University, Ogun State
53. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
54. Summit University, Offa, Kwara State
55. Edwin Clark University, University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
56. Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
57. Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos
58. Arthur Jarvis Akpabuyo University, Calabar, Cross River
59. Clifford University, Owerinta, Abia
60. Coal City University, Enugu
61. Crown Hill University, Kwara
62. Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo
63. Kola Daisy University, also in Ibadan
64. Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State

Now Nigerians who dream about higher education may no longer worry about the JAMB exam. As you can see, there are many ways to avoid it and get the profession of your dreams in a prestigious university. Good luck!

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