Background on HND Graduates and NYSC Mobilization
Many HND graduates have encountered barriers to NYSC mobilisation due to irregularities in admission processes. This situation has raised concerns among stakeholders in the education sector, particularly regarding the role of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in facilitating admissions for these graduates.
JAMB’s Clarification on Its Role
In a recent statement, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, clarified that the Board is not responsible for admitting HND students into polytechnics and, therefore, has no data to facilitate their entry into the NYSC scheme. He emphasized that JAMB’s mandate is limited to first-degree, National Diploma, and Nigerian Certificate in Education programmes.
Recent Developments in Admissions
As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline the admissions process, JAMB conducts admissions through its automated Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). This system automates the admissions process into tertiary institutions, addresses challenges associated with the manual approach, and empowers candidates with information on available institutions and programmes.
Financial Transactions with CBT Centres
In the latest jamb news, it was reported that JAMB remitted a total of N1.57 billion to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for services rendered during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. The registration for the UTME closed on February 26, 2026, without any extension, and candidates are not required to pay separate registration fees at CBT centres, as the ePIN includes the registration charge of N700.
Implementation of the ‘No View, No Pay’ Policy
To ensure compliance and curb registration infractions, JAMB introduced the ‘No View, No Pay’ policy. Under this policy, payments to CBT centres are withheld if registration activities cannot be monitored remotely by JAMB. This measure aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the registration process.
Payments to CBT Centres
In the second week of the registration period, JAMB paid N339,549,000 to 936 centres. This was followed by payments of N199,120,700 to 400 centres in the third week, N527,235,400 to 705 centres in the fourth week, and N553,062,600 to 768 centres in the fifth week. The total sum remitted to CBT centres reached N1,570,671,200.
Looking Ahead
As the situation evolves, observers and officials are closely monitoring the implications of these developments on HND graduates and their prospects for NYSC mobilization. Prof. Oloyede has urged stakeholders to “do things properly,” indicating a need for improved processes and communication among the various parties involved in the admissions and mobilization processes.