UTME 2020: JAMB RE-OPENS DIRECT ENTRY (DE) FORMS - ALLOWS UPGRADE OF UTME TO DIRECT ENTRY (DE).
Let’s talk about the latest issue of whether JAMB will reopen Direct Entry (DE) form again this year. Let me show you the way out if you missed DE registration. Let me open your eyes to what can be done if you still need admission through Direct entry this year.
Before that, there are things to know.
JAMB DE form is Closed
In case you want to know or be sure whether Direct Entry form is closed or not, I’m sorry to tell you that DE IS TRULY CLOSED.
We’re all disappointed with the date when the form closed. How can JAMB close UTME and DE at the same time?
What we were used to is DE form closing some weeks after UTME form has closed. Things suddenly changed!
In fact, that has never happened in the history of admission in Nigeria. But it’s happened anyway. And the next question aspiring candidates keep asking is “Is JAMB going to open DE portal again this year?”
I’m here to answer that.
JAMB Will Open DE form Again
From a reliable source but unofficial, I’d gathered that Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; the main administrator of IJMB (A’level exams conducted to obtain DE form) has already met JAMB and ministry of education in order for DE registration to be reopened again this year.
IJMB has certain levies to pay the federal government. And if their candidates won’t be allowed to obtain DE form this year, the government will lose out as well.
The source made it known that, for the sake of IJMB candidates, JAMB will soon reopen DE registration. The body has promised that once IJMB results are out, candidates will be informed once the registration reopens.
And now, the result is out. We should be on the look for it sooner.
JAMB Proffers Another Solution – Upgrading of UTME to DE
Yes, this is so quick if you can take advantage of this opportunity.
JAMB has opened the chance for candidates who obtained UTME form and at the same time, are hoping for admission through direct entry.
How to Upgrade UTME to Direct Entry (DE)
1. Visit the nearest JAMB office. I encourage you to use the office in your state of origin if closer.
2. Tell them you have come for the upgrading of your UTME to DE
3. Go along with your UTME registration slip, A’level results and JAMB profile code
4. They will attend to you for the registration. You will be asked to choose two universities– 1st and 2nd choice.
5. After upgrading, wait for your information to reflect on the portal of the new school you’re proposing. In my experience, one of my candidates that upgraded for the University of Ilorin took a week before it reflected on the school’s admission portal before we could start her post DE registration.
NOTE : You can't do changing of UTME to DE or upgrading at a cafe or CBT centre for now. Kindly go to JAMB office.
However, candidates who didn’t register for UTME in the first place or still don’t want to upgrade can wait as the hope to reopen DE application is high.
Best of luck!
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