This post is basically about the IJMB programme. We have tried to touch every possible area of the Ijmb programme, simply by answering the questions that many people ask about IJMB.
The first thing you need to know about IJMB is that it’s very real and guarantees admission into 200level. Every year, the program helps thousands of students nationwide secure direct entry admission into the university without JAMB. So, the IJMB program is not itself a fraud, but fraudsters take advantage of admission-seeking students’ vulnerability to defraud them. This news has however gotten to those in the realm of affairs and most perpetrators have been dealt with. I however, use this medium to let you know that you are on with one of the few registered and responsible go to person for the IJMB program. Feel free to inquire all you need to know about the program and howyou can register with any of the best centers. You can drop a response on this blog or call 08135840116
FULL MEANING OF IJMB
IJMB, in full, is IJMBE, and it simply means Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination. The need to spell this out is because a lot of people, especially parents, who often call us to make inquiries about the IJMB programme keep confusing IJMB with I-JAMB. Although there is no such thing as I-JAMB, we still need to clarify that the programme is IJMBE, or IJMB in short.
WHAT DOES IJMB DO?
Basically, IJMB does only one thing: it helps students secure direct entry admission (200-level) in over 70% of Nigerian universities without the need to write JAMB or POSTUTME.
HOW WAS IJMB ESTABLISHED?
The Interim Joint Matriculation Board is a body that the Interim Common Services Agency (ICSA) established under the direction of the then Government of the old Northern Region of Nigeria as a means of providing easy access to education for the many youths of the Northern Region. And ever since, IJMB has passed through a lot of developmental phases, making the programme a national one now, which allows students from other regions in Nigeria to have access to it.
Another thing you should know about the Ijmb is that In 1977, the first examination of the programme was organised and conducted by the body for all candidates that had undergone the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination’s Post Secondary Programme in the existing schools of Basic and Preliminary Studies, which substituted the HSCE.
Is IJMB REAL?
People keep asking if the programme is real or not. The question now should not be how genuine the IJMB programme is. This is because we have passed the stage of having to explain and re-explain what IJMB means or answer basic questions about IJMB. First, you need to know that IJMB as a programme is a Nigerian Federal Government educational programme, certified by the Nigerian University Commission (NUC) as a DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME. And over the years, thousands of Nigerian students have been beneficiaries of this great opportunity to secure admission without the need to write JAMB.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF IJMB?
The IJMB programme runs between nine months and one year, depending on when a student resumes. But officially, the IJMB programme runs for one academic year, which is between nine to ten months. So, for those who keep calling to confirm the duration of IJMB, this part is for you.
The IJMB examination is officially and uniformly done by June or July every year. And a new session begins as soon as the exams end, which, without any unforeseen delay, is mid-August.
But due to the fact that there are many independent IJMB centres across the country, the resumption dates vary and are peculiar to each IJMB study centres in Nigeria. Some IJMB study centres resume by July, and some by August.
How does the IJMB PROGRAMME WorK?
How IJMB programme works is simple and straight forward. Any interested candidate will obtain Ijmb registration form at any of our IJMB registration centres across the country, or from our Ijmb Registration Portal.
IJMB FORM
While filling the form, the candidate is to fill in three O’level subjects that are related to his/her course of study. What subjects to take is not any problem as our registration agents at our various registration centres are always there to help you through the registration process without any stress. Read more about ijmb form and registration procedures.
About The IJMB Programme LECTURES AND CLASSES
ijmb class
The candidate passes through the period of serious teaching and lecturing between 8 to 10months, depending on when the candidate resumes, in preparation for the final exam. After that, the results are released, and the candidate applies for direct entry by obtaining direct entry form. Without much stress, the candidate is in 200level. At our IJMB centre in Ijaiye, Lagos state, Warri, Delta state, Ibadan, Oyo state and Ilorin, Kwara state. Classes are held between Monday to Friday, usually from 8am to 4pm.
About The IJMB Programme POINTS AND GRADING :
There is a grading system you need to know about Ijmb programme.
The total points for IJMB program is 16points. 15points are gotten from the three subjects that a candidate registers for the course they want to study, while 1point is a bonus point for all candidates given that he/she did not fail any of the registered subjects.
70% — 100% is 5points (A) 60% — 69% is 4points (B) 50% — 59% is 3points (C) 45% — 49% is 2points (D) 40% — 44% is 1point (E) 39% below is 0 point (F)
Let us take for example the result of ADEBAYO CHIDERA IDIAT who registered for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology for Medicine as her chosen course of study: Chemistry — 78% Physics — 67% Biology — 53%
The calculation of the grades is thus: Chemistry 78% is A — 5points Physics 67% is B — 4points Biology 53% is C — 3points
The total points of ADEBAYO CHIDERA IDIAT is therefore 5+4+3= 12points. The 1 bonus point will add to the 12 as the candidate didn’t fail any subject, making her point 13, enough for Medicine in any Nigerian university accepting IJMB.
Ijmb candidates should note that they can secure direct entry admission even with 6points. The only thing is that it might not be the course they put in for. But be assured that you can’t waste your time with IJMB programme, and that’s a good thing about Ijmb programme.
NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT IJMB PROGRAMME.
This is another important thing to know about the IJMB Programme.
The Universities are:
University of Ilorin
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Lagos State University
University of Abuja
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Delta State University, Abraka
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
University of Uyo
Cross River State University of Science & Technology
Benue State University
All Universities in Northern States and Middle Belt, Nigeria
All Private Universities in Nigeria.
And discussions are ongoing on adding some other reputable universities which are not yet in the list.
ADVANTAGES OF IJMB PROGRAMME:
You should be wondering what exactly about Ijmb programme should convince you to apply for it. The reasons you should consider registering are not far fetched.
IJMB programme is a sure way of securing admission into the university without writing Jamb and Post Utme. The result lasts for more than five years for use. This means that, the result does not expire after a year. So, those people who, after the programme, are not ready to apply for direct entry straightaway, can still use their results after four or five years.
It is easy for our candidates to secure admission into the university as the ratio of IJMB students yearly is not up to 5% of students seeking admission. So, they have easy access for admission.
And unlike ND, Ijmb programme lasts for less than a year and not two years.
One truth is that IJMB programme has no official website. So, don’t mind the plethora of sites claiming to be the official page of IJMB programme. The programme is moderated by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, but there are so many private Ijmb study centres in Nigeria that are affiliated to Ahmadu Bello university. While registering, candidate should be careful. There are so many Ijmb centres that are not registered and accredited, thus, they are likely to waste your time and resources, because at the end of the day they will take you to registered centres for the final Exam, without teaching you well.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
You need to allow us guide you through the whole process of Ijmb programme to have easy entrance into the university at the end of the programme. Our IJMB Study Centres are among the very best. We have afffordable IJMB Centres in Ijaiye (Lagos), Warri (Delta), Ilorin (Kwara), Port Harcourt (Rivers), Ibadan (OYO) etc.
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