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JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-06-29

JAMB Removes UTME Requirement for NCE and Agricultural Diploma

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major policy change for candidates seeking admission into NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) and Agricultural Non-Technology Diploma programmes. Under the new...

Azeez

Azeez

29 Jun 2026

JAMB Removes UTME Requirement for NCE and Agricultural Diploma
Key takeaways
  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major policy change for candidates seeking admission into NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) and Agricultural Non-Technology Diploma programmes.
  • Under the new directive, these candidates will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
  • Instead, admission into these programmes will now be based solely on registration and credential screening.

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