1. Programme Duration
Runs for 9 to 12 months, typically divided into:
First semester (lectures and continuous assessment)
Second semester (revision and final examination)
2. Admission Level and Progression
Successful candidates gain Direct Entry admission into 200 Level
Applicable to Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Management, and related disciplines
3. Examination and Moderation
Final examinations are centrally set and moderated by IJMB / ABU Zaria
Examinations are written simultaneously across approved centres nationwide
Scripts are marked using a standardized national marking scheme
4. Grading System
IJMB uses a letter-grade system:
A – Excellent
B – Very Good
C – Good
D – Fair
E – Pass
F – Fail
Universities generally require a minimum of two (2) or three (3) credit-level passes depending on the institution and course.
5. Subject Combination Structure
Candidates register three (3) A’ Level subjects
Subject combinations are selected based on the intended university course
Examples:
Medicine-related: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Law: Government, Literature, CRS/IRS
Management: Economics, Accounting, Business Studies
6. Entry Requirements
Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits in relevant subjects
English Language is compulsory for most courses
Awaiting result candidates may be admitted provisionally
7. Continuous Assessment (CA)
Performance is evaluated through:
Tests
Assignments
Practical work (where applicable)
CA contributes to the final IJMB score
8. Result Validity and Acceptance
IJMB results are valid for multiple years
Accepted by:
Federal universities
State universities
Private universities
Recognition extends to some foreign universities under Direct Entry provisions
9. Academic Stability
Operates on a predictable academic calendar
Less disruption compared to UTME-based admission cycles
10. JAMB Direct Entry Integration
IJMB candidates apply through JAMB Direct Entry (DE)
IJMB result serves as the primary qualification for DE admission
11. Institutional Approval
Programme is run only in IJMB-approved centres
Centres must meet academic and infrastructural standards set by the coordinating body
12. Career and Academic Advantages
Reduces admission pressure and competition
Saves time by bypassing 100 Level
Builds strong academic foundation for university studies
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