JAMB Extends 2025 University Admission Deadline to November 17 Amid Court Order, Accreditation Boost ‎

By Emmanuel Kwada 

‎The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for public universities from October 31 to November 17, 2025.

‎The announcement, made on Monday, November 3, comes in response to a court order and the recent accreditation of 229 academic programs across 37 universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

‎The decision, detailed in an official statement signed by Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Media, addresses unforeseen challenges that hindered some institutions from meeting the initial deadline.

‎The new deadline is final and must be strictly adhered to.

‎“In light of these developments, and to ensure fairness and inclusiveness, the Board hereby extends the deadline for the completion of 2025 public university admissions to Monday, November 17, 2025,” the statement read.

‎JAMB emphasized that this new deadline is final, urging all public universities to comply fully.

‎The extension was prompted by two key factors. First, a Federal High Court ruling in Enugu, issued on September 30, 2025, suspended admission processes at institutions like Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) following a suit by aggrieved Post-UTME candidates alleging irregularities.

‎This legal intervention necessitated a pause, pushing back timelines. Second, the NUC’s recent accreditation of additional programs provided a critical opportunity for universities to align their offerings, ensuring a more coordinated admission process.

‎JAMB praised institutions that met the original October 31 deadline, acknowledging their efforts to streamline admissions.

‎However, the board stressed that the extension was unavoidable to accommodate the broader educational ecosystem, including private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, which are slated to complete their admissions by the national deadline of December 31, 2025.

‎In a show of commitment to transparency, JAMB reaffirmed its dedication to a merit-driven and equitable admission process.

‎“The new deadline is final and must be strictly adhered to,” the statement noted, adding that the board remains focused on aligning admissions with national education goals and institutional autonomy.

‎Education stakeholders have welcomed the decision, with many viewing it as a pragmatic step to address logistical and legal hurdles.

‎However, some students expressed frustration over the uncertainty, calling for clearer communication from JAMB moving forward.

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