Yes, IJMB is no news again to various Nigerian universities, as it serves as a means of securing university admission into 200 level. The programme is certified by NUC (Nigeria University Commission). Check page 4 of the JAMB brochure, item 2.2(2), to confirm IJMB as a requirement for university education. Also confirm page 2, Entry by Direct Application (DE), section 1.0.05.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers about IJMB registration, admission, programme requirements, payments, results and accredited study centres before you begin your application.
No. Any website claiming to be the IJMB official website is only engaging in fraudulent activities, so be warned. We serve as a legal entity partnering with accredited IJMB study centres nationwide, with the sole aim of registering interested IJMB candidates to centres closer to their locations.
Please note that IJMB is a board from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, which owns and moderates IJMBE. ABU Zaria wants the programme to operate nationwide and be widely accepted, thereby giving rise to a variety of centres nationwide.
However, not all centres are accredited or affiliated to an accredited centre. For this reason, we advise prospective applicants to register with us so they can be placed in genuine IJMB study centres within and closer to their locations.
The programme lasts for a duration of nine months divided into two semesters.
No. IJMB can be done in any state of your choice and can be used for admission into any university of your choice.
No. IJMBE result qualifies students to study any of their desired courses in the university, whether science, social science or art courses.
Yes. It gives the applicant multiple admission options.
Yes. Candidates have the opportunity of writing any subject deficiency during their IJMB programme without necessarily writing another WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB. Awaiting-result applicants can also apply.
No. IJMB is an impact you will feel throughout your lifetime. Many things taught in year one and two will mostly be like revision to you. The possibility of being admitted through IJMB in Nigerian institutions is much higher than using JAMB.
Very few students know about IJMB, compared to the number who sit for JAMB annually. Over 80% of Nigerian universities accept IJMB certificate. See list here
This is due to varieties of numbers picked up from search engines while searching for IJMB. This is why we advise applicants to bookmark our website to avoid search-engine results with diverse, fake and fraudulent information.
You are warned never to pay any amount into a personal account or an account with IJMB inscriptions in its name without being an institution. Always pay into account details that bear the name of the organisation it represents.
The general public are hereby informed that the registration exercise for the 2026/27 academic session closes Midnight of Friday 27th July, 2026. Prospective applicants are to apply to any of the available affiliates private study centres nationwide.
Registration for IJMB is online on this website with an application fee paid using your ATM card or direct bank deposit to the IJMBE Education accounts. Click here to view
Registering with us gives candidates an opportunity to choose from our list of accredited IJMB study centres nationwide, closer to their location, with benefits like automatic admission without screening, serene learning environment, installmental tuition payment, conducive learning condition and hostel accommodation.
Many educational institutes and individuals claim to register students for IJMB. Some of these centres are not accredited, so be wise and avoid scams. Register with us today
The tuition fee depends on the candidate's course of study and centre of choice. Installmental payment is allowed with 50% payment first. The school fees will be paid at the candidate's chosen IJMB study centre when they resume for the programme. Read more
Card number: a 16-digit number on your card. Card expiry date: the month and year the card expires. CVV or CVV2: the 3-digit number written at the back of your ATM card. Card PIN: the 4-digit password for the card.
No. IJMB result and certificate are valid for life and can be reused over time.
IJMB is more like WAEC, NECO or GCE because it is an external examination in an advanced form. Our aim is for all interested candidates to pass in flying colours, and our study centres provide facilities for better learning.
The IJMB certificate is issued by the moderating body, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Our core values are transparency, flexibility and integrity. We only partner with genuine affiliated IJMB study centres nationwide. Prospective aspirants are advised to register with us online to any of these partnering study centres nationwide.
There is no truth in this. There are IJMB accredited centres operating in different states and cities nationwide. IJMB can be done within your convenient location by registering into your desired study centre nationwide.
All our study centres are located in state capitals nationwide. The specific name and address of the study centre will be known during online registration, as candidates are expected to choose a centre based on available centres at the time of registration. Read more
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