The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that underage candidates who achieve the required 80 per cent benchmark are only eligible for consideration and are not automatically guaranteed admission into tertiary institutions.

JAMB clarifies why underage candidates (under 16) can sit UTME but may not gain admission. Learn about age requirements, exceptional conditions, and the 80

Understand JAMB's age requirement for UTME and admission. Learn why candidates under 16 may write the exam but face strict conditions for admission.