The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled its 2024 policy meeting for July 18, 2024. 

The meeting will be chaired by the Honorable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. 

The meeting will have in attendance critical stakeholders in the education sector, including: 

1. Heads of regulatory agencies such as the National University Commission (NUC) 

1. National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) 

1. National Council for Colleges of Education (NCCE) 

1. Heads of tertiary institutions in the country 

1. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  

Key Agenda Items: 

1. Review of the 2023 UTME performance and challenges 

1.  Approval of the 2024 admission guidelines and timelines 

1. Discussion on the implementation of the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) 

1. Consideration of the proposal for the conduct of a mock UTME for candidates 

1. Update on the development of the JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBSS) 

Expected Outcomes: 

1. Announcement of the 2024 UTME cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education 

1. Clarification on the admission criteria and requirements for special courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering 

1. Decision on the fate of candidates with pending O'Level results 

1. Update on the plan to tackle examination malpractice and fraud 

Stakeholders' Expectations: 

1. Tertiary institution heads are expected to advocate for increased autonomy in admissions 

1. Regulatory agencies may push for stricter admission standards 

1. Candidates and parents are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the cut-off marks and admission guidelines 

Technology and Innovation: 

1.   JAMB may announce plans to introduce new technologies to enhance the UTME and admission process 

1. The board may showcase its efforts to improve candidate experience and customer service 

Statistics and Data:  

1. JAMB may release statistics on the number of registered candidates, applications received, and performance analysis 

1. The board may share data on the most sought-after courses and institutions 

The outcome of this meeting will determine the cut-off marks for admissions into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria for the 2024/2025 academic session.