IJMB in Nigeria and everything you should know about it as a student and equally as a non student or an aspiring student in Nigeria.
Interim Joint Matriculation Board, IJMB is one academic programme and in some centres (some Northern basic preliminary schools, do it for 18 months programme
Annually, a huge number of students endure through the disappointment of missing out on the tertiary institution of their choice. For a significant number of those students, that disappointment has little to do with their performance at the yearly Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) managed by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
IJMB, JUPEB, Cambridge A-Level, NAGCE are other alternatives for JAMB in Nigeria, but only few parents and students know of these other alternatives.
A candidate could pass the UTME and still not be admitted in a university. The most recent figures from JAMB show that over 1.6 million candidates write for the UTME. But just 30% are probably going to get admission to a university of their choice.
Relatively, the measurements for the number of candidates who are admitted to Universities through IJMB dwarves the JAMB admission details.
For example, of the about 30,000+ IJMB candidates yearly:
There is a 93% pass rate
81% successful admission rate to a university
75% of those admitted get the opportunity to pursue their first choice course.
The bay between students looking for admission in Nigerian tertiary institutions and the actual number admitted through the UTME would keep on increasing in the coming years.
Except if an alternative is discovered, a lot more candidates would continue to see their dreams of becoming an undergraduate aborted.
For a long time now, that option is IJMB and numerous students studying in universities today owe their luck to the extensive direction they got from IJMB.
What is Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)?
The Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) was established in 1976 by the Interim Common Services Agency of the old Northern Regional Government of Nigeria
IJMB at initiation had two fundamental functions: to give social services and education opportunities to people of the Northern region of the country. Presently however, it has developed to involve the entire nation giving the best pathway to university education in the nation.
Since the start, IJMB has been directed and coordinated by one of Nigeria’s premier tertiary universities, the Ahmadu Bello College Zaria. The program likewise has organizing bodies in different tertiary institutions around the nation.
To make it available to as many Nigerians as could be expected, there are certified IJMB centers across the nation of which IJMB is one of the principal.
IJMB Requirements
8 passports
Ordinary Level result (O’level result)
Awaiting O’level result is also acceptable
What’s more, your time ( IJMB is a full-time program, and no you can’t write the Test alone without going to lectures)
WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB are accepted into the programme
Maximum of two sittings with 5 credits
Medicine students ought to know that most universities won’t accept two sittings for Medicine and Surgery at the university.
What IJMB Doesn’t Require
You do not need a written letter from your parents, their awareness and blessings is enough and of course be able to sponsor you
You do not need state of origin certificate ( You need it when you want to gain admission into the university
You do not need your pastor/Iman approval
You do not need JAMB score
You do not need Post UTME Score
Qualification
The program is available to all Nigerians with the requisite ‘O’ Level qualifications. Candidates who are awaiting their ‘O’ Level result are qualified to apply for the program.
Courses/subjects categories
There are no limitations in the categories of subjects in IJMB. Science, Arts and Social Science students are qualified to apply as long as they met the qualification criteria.
Applicants who enlist for the program are required to choose three ‘A’ Level subjects for the IJMB examination.
These subjects, one of which must be the English Language, should be related to the candidate’s intended course of study in the university.
Candidates are then expected to receive lectures at their preferred study center to set them up for the exams.
That is why it is imperative for candidates to select the best study centres available to ensure they come out of the program with excellent results.
Duration of program
Normally, IJMB is a 9-months program. Lectures start among March and April and go through to the entire year. The exams normally starts at some point in January or the first week February the next year.
It is a three weeks exams with the results expected to be out before the end of April.
At IJMB, candidates are urged to start ahead of schedule as we think getting excellent results are directly linked to early preparation.
Hence, enlistment begins in November and ends in April of the next year. Lectures are scheduled to begin between March and April.
So it’s ideal to get the enlistment sorted out right on time so we would all be able to get down to getting ready for the exams without interruptions.
Why is IJMB important
It is now certain that the IJMB pathway is the best option in contrast to getting admission to Nigerian universities outside of the JAMB-organized UTME. With IJMB, applicants are set in a profoundly organized and serene condition to help them excel in the IJMB examination.
Aside from that, experiencing IJMB in a certified study center like IJMB guarantees that candidates are given a peep into how lectures and studies are done in a real university in Nigeria.
This is important as many new students think that it’s difficult to adapt to the university environment after secondary school where everything is arranged for the students.
Other reasons why IJMB is the best alternative include:
It is perceived by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as a program prompting an advanced level accreditation in the chosen subjects.
Successful candidates gain admission to the university via Direct Entry. That implies they get into 200 level, skipping the first year of university since the program is equivalent to the first year of university.
The IJMB ‘A’ level result is perceived far and wide as a legitimate ‘A’ Level certification.
In contrast to JAMB, successful candidates don’t need to repeat the examination. It is a lifetime certificate that would consistently stay valid to be used whenever.
Step by step instructions on how to use the Result to gain admission
It can be used to gain admission into the 200 level in any approved Nigerian University.
A candidate wishing to use the result to gain admission into the university must follow these steps:
- Visit the closest JAMB office to get the Direct Entry (DE) form. On the other hand, you can visit the JAMB website and click on the DE link to get to the necessary portal
- Fill the form on the website or the hardcopy you bought from the JAMB office.
Make sure the details you provided match your result.
- In the form, you have the option of choosing your preferred university (first option) and an alternate choice (second option). You are allowed to make up to six choices.
The course you picked would be directly identified with how well you act in the IJMB examination. That is the reason it is imperative to pick a quality study center.
A decent IJMB study center joined with hard work and diligent study would ensure your IJMB result would get you any course you want.
Universities that accept IJMB Candidates
While filling out the Direct Entry form, make sure your choice of university accepts IJMB result for entry into 200 level.
All the universities in Northern Nigeria accept students with IJMB result. In the south, over 75% of the universities, whether federal, state or private, accept successful IJMB candidates into various courses in the respective universities.
However, even though the poll of Universities for IJMB candidates to choose from is wide, there are some universities that are considered the best vis-a-vis:
The number of admissions yearly
The number of courses on offer for candidates
The following are the list of some of the top federal and state universities that admit candidates:
- University of Ilorin, Ilorin
- University of Benin, Benin City
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Delta State University, Abraka
- University of Abuja, FCT
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
IJMB: driving licensed IJMB Concentrate Center
IJMB has developed to turn into the main IJMB study center in the nation. Since 2008, IJMB has been enrolling, admitting, and preparing students for the IJMB examination.
Intending candidates all over the country have made Ijmb their preferred study center due to an excellent pedigree and track record of service delivery.
No detail is too small to ensure that students at IJMB get the best training obtainable anywhere in the country.
Why IJMB
- IJMB way is a hands-on institution providing the best training for candidates preparing for the IJMB examination.
We make sure we guide you each step of the way from registration, intensive lectures, vigorous revision and guidance on how to select the best universities that match your educational and career ambition
- The academic staff at IJMB is carefully selected from a pool of the very best and experienced instructors who apply to join the team.
Screening of prospective academic staff is always done with an eye for what our students would benefit both academically and morally for the 10 months program.
- The support staff or non-academic faculty is a collection of experienced administrators whose first love is providing an optimal learning environment for students.
- IJMB’s dedication to excellence is reflected in the standard facilities made available to students (whether in the sciences or arts) in all our study centers around the country.
- Standard accommodation in a conducive environment is available to students who have to travel long distances from home.
- Courteous customer relation staff that are willing and ready to answer all your queries at any time during our working hours.
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These are some of the reasons why students who had the benefit of the exceptional and unique IJMB approach give glowing testimonies after their study period.
IJMB study centres
To meet to challenges of growing number of students who want to be part of IJMB’s success model, the management decided to open several centers around the country.
This also serves to reduce the stress some candidates might encounter in travelling long distances to get the best IJMB study and training centre.
Fully functional IJMB centres managed by us are available in the following locations
- Ilorin
- Abuja
- Ondo
- Uyo
- Port Harcourt
- Ekiti
- Oshogbo
- Lagos
- Ibadan
- Ogun
- Imo
- Enugu
- Delta
- Ebonyi
- Edo
- Kogi
- Benue
- Anambra
- Niger
- Nasarawa
Some Northern states you need to start with payment of #28,750) while in Southern and western part you can just first register first. The difference is because of the procedure involved are required different.
How to register for IJMB
For candidates’ convenience, the IJMB registration has been simplified. All our IJMB centers across the country can aid you with any registration issue you might encounter or with questions you need to be clarified.
That said, no matter your location, you can register for the program through our online portal.
IJMB online registration Form
To register for the IJMB programme start your registration at IJMB registration portal
IJMB fees and payment schedule
The total IJMB fees payable to IJMB is between N168,000 and N258,000. The disparity exists depending on your chosen study centre.
However, the standard fee at our Ilorin centre is N168,000 only. It covers everything for the duration of the program. It is broken down as follows
School Fees: 150,000
Hostel accommodation: 18,000
Textbooks and other materials: 15,000 (this includes lab coats for science students)
It contains everything you need to know about areas of study and what is expected of you at the examination proper. Make sure you refer to it regularly during your time as an IJMB student.
After acceptance fee, your syllabus will be available on the IJMB portal
Payment Schedule
With IJMB programme, we have made the payment of fees as painless as possible for those who can’t pay the whole fees at once.
You can pay the fees in three instalments if this is your preferred payment option.
The first instalment is N70,000 to #140,000 depending on your study centre as some fees range from 168k to 258k as total fee for programme. ( While you are registering on the portal you will be able to see each centre location, fees and what you need to pay if you are not paying #8,500 for the registration. Check the tuition fee for each centres
The balance of N80,000 can be paid in two installments. Have a discussion with the study center coordinator to agree on a mutually acceptable schedule for the payment of this balance.
Please take note that after payment of the complete fee, no other financial obligation is expected of you.
Refund Policy
Candidates are advised to take note that IJMB does not entertain any request for a refund after payment of the fees.
So before paying the fees, be sure this is what you really want to do. If you have any doubts, the smart move is to have an honest discussion with your parents, guardians or sponsors before making any payment to IJMB.
You or your sponsors are encouraged to contact for further guidance on this issue.
6AM to 9PM daily except Sundays Lines: Call Whatsapp 08105087367 Call or text 08111357171
Email at reg@ijmb.com.ng
You can also visit any of their study centers in the country for face to face consultation. This would be an excellent opportunity to have a look at our excellent facilities before making up your mind.
