The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has categorically denied any involvement in the admission process for Higher National Diploma (HND) students, dispelling widespread misconceptions about its role in such matters.
In an official statement signed by the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB made it clear that it has neither authority nor control over the admission processes for HND candidates. The board emphasized that its mandate is strictly limited to the admission of students into undergraduate programs in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, such as universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
“JAMB is not responsible for the admissions process into HND programs or any other programs outside our regular admissions processes,” the statement read. Benjamin reiterated that any issues related to HND admissions are entirely outside the purview of JAMB, making them irrelevant to the board’s operations.
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The clarification comes in response to recent accusations from some HND students who alleged that JAMB was responsible for their inability to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The students claimed that they were denied mobilization for the NYSC because they had completed part-time programs during their National Diploma (ND) studies.
In response, JAMB distanced itself from these claims, stating unequivocally that the board has no role in determining the eligibility of HND graduates for the NYSC. The board urged candidates and the general public to direct their concerns regarding HND admissions and NYSC mobilization to the appropriate institutions, such as the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the NYSC, which oversee these areas.
JAMB’s statement underscores the need for clear communication regarding the roles and responsibilities of various educational bodies in Nigeria. The board emphasized that its primary function remains the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the coordination of admissions into undergraduate programs. Issues outside this scope, particularly those related to postgraduate or professional qualifications like the HND, fall under the jurisdiction of other regulatory bodies.
As the new academic session approaches, JAMB’s clarification serves as an important reminder to students and institutions alike about the boundaries of the board’s responsibilities, helping to prevent further misunderstandings.
