One of the questions we have been getting recently is, IJMB and JUPEB, which is better and it is important we address the issue so people will know the differences.
Time similar thing about the two is that you will still have the opportunity to be admitted into the university but when it comes to it, are they the same? The answer is No.
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So in this article, we would be giving you a break from the two subjects, all you need to do is to read this post till the end to understand everything we would talk about.
Aside from the fact that both will get you into the university, another thing about the program is that they are both approved by the federal government.
What is IJMB?
Before we go on to tell you things you should know about IJMB, it will be wise to let you know that IJMB simply means Interim Joint Matriculation Board.
It is a Nigeria University Commission (NUC) approved and proven Certified Advanced level curriculum regulated by Ahmadu Bello University with several coordinating bodies in various tertiary institutions and study centres countrywide.
The IJMB Admission Programme is specially created to give a chance to applicants who, for one reason or another, are unable to get admission to standard degree courses in Nigerian institutions, as the program just requires candidates’ O’level results or pending results.
The Federal Government has authorized the program as a platform for gaining admission to higher education institutions in the country and overseas.
IJMB is a tried-and-true curriculum that assures admission to her successful students year after year. It is also worth noting that over 25,000 individuals apply for the program each year, with more than 70% of them securing admission at the 200 level to their desired university and course.
What is JUPEB?
We will discuss the history of JUPEB briefly (Joint Universities Preliminary examination Board). JUPEB arose as a result of many universities banding together to establish an alternate route of university admission for secondary school graduates who did not pass JAMB.
JUPEB is yet another competent and dependable technique for acquiring direct entry admission into Nigerian universities.
The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) is a nationwide examinations organization established in December 2013 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
It was initially founded in April 2014 by a consortium of ten (10) university partners led by the University of Lagos.
Similar Information About IJMB and JUPEB
Here we would be talking about some of the similarities between the two programs.
- Both are Advanced level programs.
- You are not required to take the jamb.
- They allow you to acquire straight admission to the university of your choosing.
- Both programs’ credentials are valid for more than a year.
Difference Between IJMB and JUPEB
Let’s now talk about the two programs, here are the difference between the two.
- Jupeb is more expensive
- Jupeb is more controlled in unilag while IJMB is Abu Zaria
- Jupeb is more widely accepted.
FAQ
Is JUPEB better than IJMB?
Both programs are good but JUPEB
Finally, with all that has been explained above you should be able to know the one that is good for you.
What is the advantage of JUPEB?
You will have at least a 95% chance of gaining admission to any school of your choice.
Is IJMB cheaper than JUPEB
Yes, the record has shown that IJMB us 2ay cheaper than JUPEB
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