IJMB FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

IJMB Admissions (22)

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Am I writing the same post-UTME with those using JAMB?

Yes, The Post UTME you will be sitting for is the same as the JAMB. The only difference is that why they sitting for POST UTME to gain admission into 100 level, you are doing same for admission into 200L
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Can I combine two IJMB Examination results for admission?

No.

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Can I gain Direct Entry admission into a university different from the university in the state where I registered for IJMB?

Yes, provided that:
i. the university accepts IJMB results
ii. you meet up with the University’s cutoff point for your choice course of study

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Can I obtain a Direct Entry Form from JAMB the same year I write the IJMB examination?

Yes.

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Do you need entrance exam?

No, entrance exam is not important as of now, you do not necessary write entrance exam to start IJMB program

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Does Funaab accept IJMB?

Yes, FUNAAB accepts IJMB into 200L and you can study any course with the IJMB result at FUNAAB

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Does IJMB do matriculation?

Of course, Yes, IJMB student (Direct Entry students) do matriculation including the IJMB students

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Does IJMB need JAMB?

No, you will not write JAMB exam if you are going for IJMB program. Though some students might register both IJMB and JAMB same year to see if they will gain admission with JAMB, If not possible they continue with their IJMB program

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Does IJMB require post Utme?

Yes, IJMB requires Post-UTME or screening depending on your chosen university after being through with the IJMB program.

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Does Lasu accept IJMB for direct entry?

No, LASU does not accept IJMB, it accepts JUPEB and Cambridge A-level

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Does OAU accept IJMB?

No, OAU does not accept IJMB, register for JUPEB or Cambridge A level to be able to gain admission into 200L in Obafemi Awolowo University.

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Does Unibadan accept IJMB?

No, UI does not accept IJMB, the only A-level UI accept into 200L is Cambridge A level

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Does Uniben accept IJMB for medicine and surgery?

Currently? No, Uniben does not accept IJMB for Medicine and Surgery

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Does unilag accept IJMB?

No, UNILAG doe not accept IJMB at all. Register for an alternative program like JUPEB, Cambridge A level instead

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Does unilorin accept IJMB for nursing?

Yes, Unilorin accept IJMB into Nursing

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Does Uniport accept IJMB?

No, Uniport does not accept IJMB

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How can I send my result from IJMB to a university outside Nigeria?

You will write a letter to ABU Zaria to the IJMB Director stating the following:
I. Your name
II. Your gender
III. IJMB examination number
IV. IJMB examination centre
V. IJMB subjects and grades
VI. The examination Year
VII. Your contact information
VIII. The address of the university outside Nigeria.

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If I pass the IJMB examination, what is my entry point into the university?

A candidate who passes JUPEB examination is given a direct entry admission into 200 level in a Nigerian University.

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Is jamb better than IJMB?

With IJMB you have higher chances of gaining admission since only about 100,000 people register for Direct Entry every year, unlike JAMB where we have nothing less than 1.5 million every year.

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Is Jupeb and IJMB the same?

No, they are just like WAEC

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What is Direct Entry form

JAMB Direct Entry is mainly for those that already possess a diploma certificate and wishes to go for a degree programme in the university. Normally, those who gained admission into the university via direct entry will start from part 2 or 200 level in their university of choice provided they were offered admission. Your IJMB result is like a diploma certificate, so you will use D.E (Direct Entry for the admission into 200L

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What is the difference between jamb and IJMB?

JAMB requires every student to register four subjects including mathematics and English language, while IJMB requires each student to register and write three subjects which are similar to the course you intend doing. Writing JAMB you gain admission into your choice university starting from 100L while IJMB is 200L