IJMBE
Understanding IJMBE
The interim Joint Matriculation Board was established in 1976 by the Interim Common Services Agency (ICSA). ICSA itself was established by the government of the old Northern Region of Nigeria to provide educational and social services to the people of the region. The first IJMBE (Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination) was held in 1977 for all students who had undergone the IJMB post-secondary education program in the existing schools of Basic/Preliminary studies which had replaced the HSC.
The IJMBE is essentially an Advanced Level Examination except for only two subjects offered at the ordinary level. The standard ofthe examination at both levels is equal to that of the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) at similar levels. Candidates use the result of this examination to seek for admission at the 200 level in the University, through IJMB Direct Entry program. Candidate for this examination are admitted as IJMBE students by the affiliated colleges, either for a year to two years program of studies.
The writing of this examination signifies the end of the program. A candidate is required to obtain a minimum of 7/8 out of 15 points to qualify for university admission at 200 levels. Candidates are required to have 5 O' level credits (including Mathematics and English) before they are admitted into the university. IJMBE offers two subjects at O' level (English and Mathematics), which are taken by those who failed to have credit passes in themat SSCE/NECO.
Structure of IJMBE Programme
- - Candidates shall offer at least three main subjects at A' level.
- - The overall mark in each subject shall be expressed as a percentage and may include an element in respect of Continuous Assessment (CA).
- - For every A' Level subject registered, each candidate must have a C.A grade which carries 20% of the total scores.
- - All science subjects in IJMB Examination, except A' Level Mathematics, have one practical paper each, which carries substantial percentage of the total scores.
- - All social science subjects have two papers only, except for Economics, which has objective questions as Paper III.
- - There are three papers to Arts subjects (Literature in English and CRS).
- - The conversion of IJMB grades are; A - 70% and above, B - 60-69%, C - 50-59%, D - 45-49%, E - 40-44%, F - below 40%.
Determination of Grades
Candidates' grades and points in the final examination are calculated thus: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1, F = 0. (A point is added to a candidate whose result is devoid of an F grade)
For example, a student who gets a C grade in all three subjects entered for has a point calculated thus; CCC= 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 10pts
Maximum point = AAA in your three subject courses = 15+ 1 = 16pts. Please confirm this in the UME/DE brochure.
IJMBE Subjects & Codes
| ARTS | SCIENCES | SOCIAL SCIENCES |
|---|---|---|
| 101 Arabic | 201 Biology | 301 Accounting |
| 102 Christian Religious Studies | 202 Chemistry | 302 Business Management |
| 103 French | 203 Geography | 303 Economics |
| 104 Hausa | 204 Geology | 304 Government |
| 105 History | 205 A/L Mathematics | 305 Sociology |
| 106 Islamic Studies | 206 Physics | |
| 107 Literature in English | ||
| 108 Yoruba |
Universities Accepting IJMBE
| S/N | Federal Universities | State Universities | Private Universities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nigeria | |||
| 1. | Ahmadu Bello University, zaria | Kwara state university, Malete | SALEM, Lokoja |
| 2. | Fed. University of Technology Minna | Benue State University | Makurdi ABTI |
| 3. | BARERO university, Kano | Katsina State University | Al-Hikmah University |
| 4. | University of Ilorin | Ibrahim Badamosi Univ. Lapai | Bingham Uni. New Karu |
| 5. | University of Jos | ||
| 6. | University of Abuja | ||
| 7. | Fed. University of Agric. Makurdi | ||
| 8. | Federal University, Lokoja | ||
| 9. | Usman Danfodio University, sokoto | ||
| 10. | Federal University, Dutse | ||
| 11. | Federal university, Lafia | ||
| 12. | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa university | ||
| 13. | University of Maiduguri | ||
| 14. | Modibbo Adamu university, Yola | ||
| 15. | Federal University, wukari, Taraba | ||
| Southern Nigeria | |||
| 16. | University of Benin | Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma | OKADA |
| 17. | Fed. University of Petroleum, Warri | Delta state University, Abraka | Ayo Joseph university |
| 18. | Fed. University of Petroleum, Warri | Delta state University, Abraka | Ayo Joseph university |
| 20. | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti | University of Osun (UNIOSUN) | ABUAD |
| 21. | Fed. University of Agric. Abeokuta | Adekunle Ajasin University | Covenant University |
| 22. | University of Uyo | Akwa Ibom state University | Southwestern University |
| 23. | University of Calabar | CRUTECH | Caleb university |
| 24. | Federal University, Otueke | Niger Delta University | Benson Idahosa Uni |
| 25. | Fed. University Ndufu, Ikwo (FUNAI) | Abia state University, Uturu | Gregory University |
| 26. | UNIZIK | Anambra state university, Uli | MADONNA |
| 27. | University of Ibadan, Ibadan | Rivers State University of Sci. & Tech. | Wellspring Uni. Benin |
| 28. | Imo state University | BABCOOK | |
| 29. | Ignatius Ajuru University of Edu | Redeemer’s University/td> | |
| 30. | Lagos state University, Ojo | ELIZADE, Ilara Mokin | |
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
IJMB means Interim Joint Matriculation Board. Is a federal government program that is being supervised by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. It is an advanced level programme that offers admission into 200L without UTME or PUTME via Direct Entry. It is accepted by 75% of all Nigerian Universities and quoted on JAMB brochure.
The Programme is certified by the Nigeria University Commission (NUC). See page 4 of the JAMB brochure, item 2.2(2) to confirm IJMB as a requirement for university admission via Direct Entry. Also see Direct entry for universities.
Very few students know about the IJMB programme as an alternative means of securing admission. Every year less than 20,000 students registered for the IJMB programme as against 1.5 million students of JAMB. Thus the possibility of gaining admission via IJMB is very high.
Candidates seeking admission into the IJMB programme must possess the following;
> 5 credit passes in any of WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB or IGCSE> Birth certificate or Declaration of Age
> 8 passport photograph of red background
> Attestation letter from Clergy, Senior Civil Servant, Legal Practitioner, Police Officer, etc
The IJMB is a Nine (9) months intensive academic programme with a one month period of Examination, usually held in February of every year.
The IJMB result is issued to its candidates two (2) months after the final Examination. On receipt of the Result, candidates are to purchase the Direct Entry (DE) form from any JAMB office (which is usually on sale between April and August), fill the form and submit same to the JAMB office. JAMB personnel’s scrutinizes the submitted form and forward the names of qualified candidates to their respective choice of universities for admission into 200L via Direct entry. It is like the Higher School certificate of the 1970s.
N/B: IJMB result is an equivalent of the National Diploma certificate of any Polytechnic
No, the IJMB Programme is very different from the University Pre-degree or Remedial Programme. The table below summarizes the differences.
| S/N | University Pre-Degree/ Remedial Programme | IJMB Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It’s a twelve months programme | It’s a fixed Nine Months Programme |
| 2. | It offers Admission into 100L (Year 1) | It offers Admission into 200L (year 2) |
| 3. | Requires candidates to take UTME before admission | Doesn’t require UTME before Admission |
| 3. | O’level result must be complete before applying for the Programme | Doesn’t require UTME before Admission |
| 3. | Accepted by just one Institution ( the institution running the Programme) | Accepted by 75% percent of Nigerian universities as listed above. |
| 3. | Not accepted for All courses (E.g. Medicine) | Accepted for all courses (medicine, law, Engineering, Management etc) |
| 3. | Result expires after one year | Result expires after fifteen years |
| 3. | Result can be used only once | Result can be used more than once |
| 3. | It’s lectures are a revision of O’level topics, thus adds little to the students preparedness for university education. | Lectures are A’level, based on the year 1 undergraduate scheme. Thus it prepares candidates for university education. |
IJMB can be used for admission into all courses offered by Nigerian Universities
The IJMB programme is run at our study centre location within your proximity.
PLEASE NOTE, for information on studying fees kindly refer to our Programme fees N/B: Fees are payable in instalments.
Students of the IJMB programme offer just three (3) subjects that are relevant to their proposed courses of study in the University. Example: A student of medicine offers just Biology, Chemistry and Physics; A student of Law; C.R.S, Government and Literature in English.
The IJMB programme is not difficult to pass if well taught. However it requires a great deal of concentration, hardwork and dedication on the part of the student.
Enquiries
For further information contact us on 08060449215, 08121713575 or visit the Contact Us page for other alternatives.
