JAMB Admission Deadlines for 2025/2026; Following directives from the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Education, all tertiary institutions in Nigeria must conclude their 2025/2026 admission processes within the official timelines below.
Key Admission Deadlines (2025/2026)
- Public Universities: Complete admissions by 31 October 2025
- Private Universities: Complete admissions by 30 November 2025
- All Other Institutions (public and private): Complete admissions by 31 December 2025
What Institutions Must Do
All institutions are strongly encouraged to finalise admissions well ahead of the deadlines. Even if an institution is not yet ready to commence the new academic session, it should conduct its admission and archive it in line with the directive.
By this policy, all admission processes must be concluded within the prescribed timelines. This decision was reached by stakeholders at the policy meeting to:
- Stabilise the academic calendar, and
- Ensure equitable access to admission slots across all tiers of tertiary education.
Post-UTME Screening Timelines
Institutions conducting post-UTME screenings are expected to conclude those exercises in good time to comply with the 2025 admission schedule.
