FG Officially Pegs Admission Age Into Tertiary Institutions At 16
The Federal Government has officially pegged entry admission year into the nation’s tertiary institutions at age 16.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure today while declaring open the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Abuja.
“He stated that henceforth, any admission conducted outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) would be deemed illegal and the perpetrators prosecuted.
The Minister warned that the heads of institutions found to be engaged in admission fraud would face prosecution, emphasizing that the official age of 16 set by the government is not negotiable.
He highlighted that the decision aims at aligning students’ cognitive development with academic demands so as to ensure a balance between maturity and preparedness
He added, however, that exceptionally gifted students who have advanced academically beyond their age group may be considered for admission, provided such cases are thoroughly documented and justified.
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