The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for all public universities in Nigeria from October 31 to November 17, 2025.
In a statement shared on its official X handle, JAMB explained that the decision followed emerging developments and was intended to provide universities with additional time to complete their admission processes.
The Board recalled that during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions held on July 18, 2025—chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa—it had earlier fixed October 31 as the final date for all public universities to conclude their admissions.
However, JAMB stated that the extension was necessitated by two primary factors: a formal appeal from the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) and the recent accreditation of several new academic programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
According to the statement, “AVCNU has specially appealed for an extension due to the disruption caused by a number of factors, including a court order directing that the status quo should remain on the 2025/2026 admission list, which was only lifted by the same court on 28th October 2025.”
The Board further explained that, “In a bid to expand access in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the NUC on 29th October 2025 released a list of 229 programmes recently accredited for 37 universities. Admission into those programmes is just being scheduled.”
JAMB commended public universities for their diligence and cooperation in working toward the initial deadline, emphasizing that the extension seeks to promote fairness and inclusivity across institutions.
While warning that the new deadline of November 17, 2025, is final and non-negotiable, JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent and credible admission process that aligns with national education goals and upholds institutional autonomy.
What you should know
JAMB extended the 2025 admission deadline for public universities to November 17 following appeals from university vice-chancellors and the accreditation of new programmes.
The Board insists this will be the final extension as it works to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with national education objectives.
