Ahmadu Bello University, one of the most reputable institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, announces to the general public that it is accepting applications for its Basic and Remedial Studies programmes under Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) for the 2024/2025 session. These courses create remarkable chances to give the applicant different alternatives of bridging the gaps in educational qualifications and boosting chances to be admitted to a tertiary institution.
The IJMB programme is a 12-month intensive preparatory course designed to give students an admission opportunity into Nigerian universities, including ABU, with Direct Entry upon successful completion of the programme. Similarly, the Remedial programme is a 9-month remedial initiative designed to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to meet the admission requirements for degree courses.
All programs have strong curricula, experienced faculties, and state-of-the-art learning facilities, such that the students are prepared well for the academic pursuit they have entered. The applicants are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities in order to better their educational trajectory and increase the likelihood of reaching their academic goals.
About the Programmes
- Basic (IJMB) Programme: This 12-month programme prepares students for Direct Entry into Nigerian universities.
- Remedial Programme: Serving as a bridge for students seeking admission, this programme lasts for 9 months.
Admission Requirements
IJMB Programme:
- Minimum of five credits, including English and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
- Subject combinations include:
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
- Physics, Chemistry, Geology
- Chemistry, Geography, Physics
- Geography, Mathematics, Physics
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Admitted candidates must register for JAMB Direct Entry Admission.
Remedial Programme:
- At least three credits in science subjects in one sitting.
- Subject combinations include:
- English, Biology, Chemistry, Geography
- English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Geography
- English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography
- Candidates must register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), meet the minimum pass mark, and select ABU as their first choice.
Application Procedure
- Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦10,000 for the application form.
- Visit the SBRS official site.
- Create an account or log in as a returning user.
- Complete the application form with your personal details, O’Level results, and upload a recent passport photograph.
- Select the desired programme (IJMB or Remedial).
- Make the payment online using an ATM card or print the transaction slip to pay at any bank.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 31 January 2025.
Contact Information
For further inquiries or assistance, please contact:
- 08029708797
- 08022259943
- 09072152008
- 07047700972
- 08037138710
- 08140460049
Embark on your academic journey with ABU and secure your place in the 2024/2025 session.
