The Federal Government has formally set the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions at 16 years.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the policy on Tuesday while declaring open the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that the 16-year minimum age requirement is final and non-negotiable.
He also warned that any admission conducted outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) would be considered illegal, and those involved would face prosecution.
“Let me be clear—admissions carried out outside CAPS are null and void. Heads of institutions found culpable of such malpractice will be prosecuted,” the Minister said.
The meeting was convened to determine the 2024/2025 admission guidelines and cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
