It’s no news that over the past few years, gaining admission into Nigerian universities has become challenging. Hundreds of thousands of students struggle every year for the few limited slots to gain admission into the university through JAMB with over 90% ending up being frustrated. The uncertainty and competition are something else and the pressure to meet the cut-off mark sometimes can send some of the brightest minds into depression.
But do you even know that despite all of these, there is still another way to increase your chances of gaining admission faster with very little or no competition? IJMB is the program for you. The Interim Joint Matriculation Board, IJMB is a program that provides you with an alternative way to gain admission into Nigerian Universities. The best part is that you have the full control of deciding what course you want to study.
In this article, we will talk about why registering for IJMB, even after registering for JAMB is one of the best decisions you can ever make in your academic journey, and can be your best bet to secure admission into Nigerian universities faster.
What is IJMB and How Does It Work?
IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board) is an advanced-level program that for a while, has been serving as an alternative way to gain admission into Nigerian Universities faster. It is a one-year program where students take advanced-level courses in government-certified centres in their chosen fields and upon completion, students can easily and freely use their IJMB results to gain admission directly into 200-level in top Nigerian universities to study the course of their choice.
IJMB has proven to be the best alternative to gaining admission into Nigerian Universities faster and it is still working to date.
This is how it works:
- First of all, students are advised to find and enrol in any accredited IJMB study centre of their choice
- Then, for at least 8 months, they are to take courses in subjects related to the course they wish and hope to study at the university.
- After about 8 to 12 months, marking the end of the program, all students are required to sit for the compulsory IJMB examination.
- All Successful candidates can apply for direct entry admission into Nigerian universities without going through JAMB, reducing the competition and increasing your chances by far.
IJMB is very reliable as it is fully accredited by the government and recognized by many of the top universities in Nigeria.
Why You Should Register for IJMB Even After Registering for JAMB
You might be wondering why you have to register for IJMB after registering for JAMB. It is completely optional but I must tell you the benefits are too good to be ignored. Registering for IJMB even after purchasing the JAMB form is a very good decision and we will go over some of the reasons why:
- Two Admission Opportunities
When you register for both IJMB and JAMB, you have automatically doubled your chances of gaining admission faster into Nigerian Universities. Imagine you couldn’t meet up with the JAMB cut-off due to unforeseen circumstances, or you didn’t make the final admission list due to intense and high competition from other candidates, IJMB can easily come in handy, providing you with a solid backup plan so you won’t have to stay ideal for a whole year doing nothing. - No JAMB Stress
Being an IJMB candidate relieves you much stress including worrying about meeting with a cut-off mark. Once you pass your IJMB final exams, and come out with good grades, you have automatically eliminated all the stress associated with JAMB, and without compromising your chances of gaining admission by any chance. - Improved Academic Preparedness
Do you know most IJMB candidates, when they gain admission into the university tend to perform well and mostly dominate their class? The secret is those rigorous 8 months of lectures they got during their IJMB program.
The IJMB program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in their various fields of interest, which not only increases your chances of gaining admission but also prepares you for the academic rigours of university life.
How to Combine JAMB and IJMB
To make the most of combining these two programs, here is what you should do:
- Start Early: Find an accredited IJMB study centre and Enroll immediately after secondary school.
- Register for JAMB: While pursuing IJMB, try to stay up-to-date on JAMB too so that you can register as soon as registration starts to keep both options open.
- Focus on Both: Dedicate time and effort to both programs to maximize your chances.
By combining both options, you are not only increasing your chances of gaining admission but also giving yourself a safety net in case one option doesn’t work out.
Conclusion
Gaining admission into universities in Nigeria does not have to be a stressful or uncertain process. By registering for both JAMB and IJMB, you are directly giving yourself a solid backup plan saving yourself from the stress associated with the uncertainty of relying on just one.
