JAMB will now handle all HND admissions in polytechnics — NBTE
The National Board for Technical Education has announced that JAMB will now handle all HND admissions in polytechnics to curb illegal admissions. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-will-now-handle-all-hnd-admissions-in-polytechnics-nbte/
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will now handle all Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics, allied institutions, and colleges of nursing sciences and health technology. The decision was made following a meeting between the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and key stakeholders on September 9, 2026.
The NBTE's Executive Secretary, Prof Idris Bugaje, issued a circular to all rectors and provosts of affected institutions, outlining the changes. JAMB's Head of Media and Information, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the board would comply with the directive and develop HND Admission Guidelines to guide the digital platform for admissions.
The new directive also caps part-time ND admissions at 50% of each institution's approved full-time quota.
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