JAMB announces 2024 most sought after institutions: The University of Ilorin and the Lagos State University emerged as the most sought-after universities for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), according to Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, during the 2024 policy meeting. These institutions attracted the highest number of applicants during the 2024 UTME application period.
Top 10 Most Sought-After Universities in 2024 UTME
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| Institution | Number of Applicants |
|---|---|
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | 64,343 |
| Lagos State University (LASU) | 62,601 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | 59,105 |
| Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) | 55,481 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | 54,495 |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | 50,598 |
| University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) | 48,544 |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | 47,811 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | 44,155 |
| University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) | 40,176 |
These universities topped the list due to their popularity among candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2024 academic session.
