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JAMB will now handle all HND admissions in polytechnics
TechJAMB to handle HND admissions
The National Board for Technical Education has announced that JAMB will handle all HND admissions in polytechnics.
The decision aims to curb illegal admissions and was contained in a circular dated September 9, 2026.
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- The decision applies to allied institutions and colleges of nursing sciences and health technology
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Expected Outcomes
- Improved admission process, reduced illegal admissions
Why It Matters
Ensures fairness and transparency in HND admissions
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