Jamb held live chat with all Jamb candidates on twitter in March 3rd 2017. So may questions were asked and answered. I have decided to share the chat with you since it may be helpful in your Jamb 2018 registration and examination:
Jamb Live chat Questions And Answers
- Question asked: I created my profile last year, do I need to create another one?
JAMB’s response: No, you don’t need to create another account - Question asked:Is it a must that we choose a private university as a compulsory option when filling our form during registration?.
JAMB’s response:You do not have to choose a private uni as ur choice. There are 4 choices. 1 Degree, 1 NCE, 1 ND and 1 NCE - Question asked: but what is the eXact day for selling form?
JAMB’s response: JAMB has a press release on the date of exam and it is still coming up in May 2017 - Question asked: Good Morning pls i want to understand the issue of Awaiting results
JAMB’s response: Awaiting Result candidates can apply for the exam,but they must have gotten their results ready at d point of admission in d skl - Question asked: when will the jamb form be out?
JAMB’s response: The registration will commence this March. We will announce the period and date on this handle - Question asked: hw will dis year registration be like???
JAMB’s response: The exam will be Computer Based. CBT - Question asked: when is the mock commencing and the real exam commencing.. Thanks
JAMB’s response: There is no official date to that. If a date comes up, we will announce on this handle - Question asked: Can I get UTME past questions at the JAMB office?
JAMB’s response: You can visit any of our offices for past questions - Question asked: what if the awaiting result comes out before admission proceeds, would the candidate still gain admission. For awaiting results?
JAMB’s response: Then, you will be required to upload your result to our portal and then proceed for your screening - Question asked: how do you intend to fix the problem of numerous amount of candidates seeking admission into the tertiary institution??????
JAMB’s response: That is left for us to fix - 15: Question asked: when will jamb for be ready and the exam be concluded because some schools need the result of jamb before march 31. E.g is the NDA
JAMB’s response: All institutions are aware of JAMB exam date, so they will not put any candidate in a disadvantaged position. - Question asked: Good day please I needed to know if candidate with awaiting result can reg for jamb 2017.
JAMB’s response: Yes please. JAMB has not cancelled Awaiting Result. Please read our tweets on this page for more clarification - Question asked: with this new policy, does it means I can choose more than one polytechnic?
JAMB’s response: Yes that is what it means. - Question asked: WILL CYBER BE ALLOW TO REGISTER THE JAMB?
JAMB’s response: cyber cafes will not be allowed to register candidates on behalf on JAMB - Question asked: I want ask questions about (1) 2017 JAMB fee (2)When will the form be release for sale.
JAMB’s response: There is no official statement on the price of the fee for this year’s registration. We will announce it when we have the info - Question asked: is it true there’s not going to be Jamb next year
JAMB’s response: Please do not spread rumours. The exam has been scheduled to hold in May 2017 - Question asked: is it true one must take five subjects??
JAMB’s response: Five subject where? JAMB or SSCE? - Question asked: if i may ask, are we not allowed to choose state uni… as first choice?
JAMB’s response: Yes you can choose a state Uni as your first choice - Question asked: can’t you delay admission processes till both WAEC and NECO release their results?
JAMB’s response: JAMB does not have the powers to do that - Question asked: Why is it that top media platforms like Vanguard, Premium Times carried the news of cancel of awaitn results?
JAMB’s response: If you read the press release, it was so explicit. - Question asked: Good morning JAMB. Please what are the things we will use during registration?
JAMB’s response: We will release guidelines when the registration starts here and on our website. - Question asked: please can I use my email address to create my profile
JAMB’s response: Yes you can - Question asked: when it’s the registration commencing
JAMB’s response: Please registration has not commenced. When we start, we will announce here - Question asked: History and international studies can I use English, crk govt and econs during registration as my subject combination?
JAMB’s response: Please consult the JAMB Brochure to get the right subject combination for your course - Question asked: Since you said there will be no Offline. Are sure there would no network failure during the registration like last five years?
JAMB’s response: Trust that we have everything sorted. We are READY - Question asked: I heard something about a separate exam center for the physically challenged. Shed some light on this what counts as disabled to you
JAMB’s response: Disabled in any form. Blind, etc - Question asked: what about the issue of preference of candidates for admission?
JAMB’s response: JAMB doesn’t offer admission. The schools do - Question asked: Were can we get the form?
JAMB’s response: We shall communicate that to you soon - Question asked: Is it possible to ignore private university among my choice?
JAMB’s response: Yes!! you do not have to choose a private University as your choice - Question asked: i read premium time news paper last 2 days, said its not allow candidate should register from cyber cafe how did i register from?
JAMB’s response: You will be able to register at our accredited centres - Question asked: Can I open my profile on the official website now?
JAMB’s response: Yes you can - 37: Question asked: For how many weeks will #utme2017 registration last?
JAMB’s response: JAMB We will get that info to you soon - Question asked: is that means cyber will not involve in terms for registration?
JAMB’s response: Yes please - 39: Question asked: Please Jamb should let all the UTME candidates know those courses that are not accredited in all the institutions to avoid problems
JAMB’s response: During the registration, you will see all accredited courses for each Institution - Question asked: can someone withdraw poly admission from the jamb portal, I don’t know if i have been admitted in my university of choice
JAMB’s response: Please log into your profile and check your admission status - Question asked: where is the accredited centres located?
JAMB’s response: Last year we have over 500 centres in Nigeria alone. This year we will be having more centres - Question asked: Those exam centres with bad computer systems, poor electricity supply, how are the students complain handled, if such happen again?t
JAMB’s response: Such centres will never be used by JAMB again. Do not fret - Question asked: as if you write the exam what about the result in 24hrs?
JAMB’s response: Results are normally released within 24 hours. That has not changed - Question asked: please explain what the profile we are to create is about
JAMB’s response: We want you to create a personal profile. So that you can visit the site and see all your dealings with JAMB - Question asked: will you be allowed to choose 2 varsity also
JAMB’s response: Yes. I Public and 1 Private. You can not take 2 Public Institutions - Question asked: pls help relesae procedure for pre-registration and will it cost us money?
JAMB’s response: Registration procedure will soon be released and also the cost - Question asked: Not all the regularisation students’ form are treated, any reason for that pls?
JAMB’s response: We treat all regularization cases. We either approve or disapprove. We give reasons - Question asked: can I choose 2 public universities
JAMB’s response: No u can’t. Its for your good. Why apply to 2 public Universities that the 2nd one wont even consider your application? - Question asked: So many blogs out there have misinterpreted ur Press briefing about d awaiting result of a thing. How do u hope to correct this?
JAMB’s response: We have corrected this on our Twitter handle. The full content of the Press release doesn’t say AR is scrapped. - Question asked: creating an account ?? is it before or during registration period??
JAMB’s response: You can create you account now before the registration commences - Question asked: where are we go for registration since no cyber cafes?
JAMB’s response: JAMB Accredited CBT Centres. That list will be published soon. That has not changed. - Question asked: can awaiting be used as it was before? and why should it be uploaded when reg commences
JAMB’s response: Yes please - Question asked: Can I open my profile on the official website now?
JAMB’s response: Please create a profile on our portal - Question asked: Those that have existing account without a unique code, what are they supposed to do again? Create another one?
JAMB’s response: You can use same account to register. Just ensure that your details are correct before you use it - Question asked: please can I choose NDA as a choice in Jamb?
JAMB’s response: Yes you can - Question asked: Not all the regularisation students’ form are treated, any reason for that pls?
JAMB’s response: We treat all regularization cases. We either approve or disapprove. We give reasons - Question asked: Do all accredited Jamb centres across have installed CCTV Cameras in curbing exam malpractice.
JAMB’s response: Yes!!! All JAMB Centres have CCTV Installed and its being monitored. - Question asked: what measures have u taken to address the problem that reduced candidates scores or performance last year?
JAMB’s response: We are well prepared. Take that from us - Question asked: hw ma y universities can we choose??
JAMB’s response: U do not have to choose any University.There are Poly, NCE or IEI.If u av to choose Uni, it can only be 1 Public and 1 Private - Question asked: will private universities reduce their school fees since jamb is forcing candidate to put them as second choice
JAMB’s response: JAMB is not forcing candidates to go to private institutions. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY in your choices - Question asked: if the sales of form starts now,when will it end
How many weeks duration?#UTME2017
JAMB’s response: When registration commences, we will let you know the duration - Question asked: Is first and second choice institution still available for degree?
JAMB’s response: 1st and 2nd Choices don’t necessarily have to be Universities. It can be NCE or Polytechnic - 63.Question asked: hw ma y universities can we choose??
JAMB’s response: U do not have to choose any University.There are Poly, NCE or IEI.If u av to choose Uni, it can only be 1 Public and 1 Private - Question asked: how can I get the e-brochure
JAMB’s response: You will get this once registration begins. Upon purchase of the form - Question asked: My question is that can I choose engineering course in funaab
JAMB’s response: Please visit the brochure to see if the school offers Engineering - Question asked: Is it necessary for Jamb allow applicants to choose their first and second choices for public universities….
JAMB’s response: No please - Question asked: I’ve already created an account with you, will it still work out, or must I create another?
I’ve already created an account with you, will it still work out, or must I create another?
JAMB’s response: That is all you need to do. Wait for registration to begin - Question asked: For how many weeks will #utme2017 registration last?
JAMB’s response: We will give out that info when we start - Question asked: will updated list of accredited cafes be released before reg. commences? so many cafes are claiming to be accredited.
JAMB’s response: We will release an official list of accredited centres in all the 36 states and FCT here and on our website. - Question asked: if the sales of form starts now,when will it end How many weeks duration
JAMB’s response: When registration commences, we will let you know the duration - Question asked: Some accredited centres are too far from the students reach, what are you doing to cub this. Some travel miles b4 they can register
JAMB’s response: Our accredited centres have increased, and we have enough for all the states - Question asked: Are we buying the form #2500 as said by the senate or the usual price?
JAMB’s response: We will inform you on that before registration commences. - Question asked: can we choose state university as second choice.
JAMB’s response: Yes you can - Question asked: with this new policy, does it means I can choose more than one polytechnic?
JAMB’s response: Yes that is what it means. - Question asked: where then will registrations be carried out?
JAMB’s response: at JAMB Accredited CBT centres. Not cyber cafes - Question asked: Those Of Us That Have Created The E-profile, How Are We Going To GET the Unique Code Or We’re To Create New Profile?
JAMB’s response: If you have created your profiles, you do not need the code any more - Question asked: the portal is showing a single admission status whereas one might be admitted in different schools why???
JAMB’s response: There is no way you can be admitted to 2 different schools. Either Degree, ND, NCE or IEI - Question asked: has the syallabus change or it stills remain the same
JAMB’s response: You will get your syllabus when the registration commences - Question asked: since exam wil be computer based what if someone who doesn’t have D knowledge of computer, how can D person cope wit computer based
JAMB’s response: You will only need the Mouse and Keyboard . Arrow keys, A,B,C,D Keys . Thats all you need to write our exam - Question asked: can i use my last year jamb apply for dis year
JAMB’s response: No you can’t - Question asked: How can someone Register as an accredited registration centre?
JAMB’s response: Visit any of our state offices. OR see the guidelines on (link: http://www.jamb.gov.ng) jamb.gov.ng - Question asked: i find out that some cybercafes started selling jamb to candidate at the price of #15000
JAMB’s response: Please supply us with the name of the cyber cafe. We will appreciate this. you can request for a follow back to DM - Question asked: Can I change my profile’s password?
JAMB’s response: Yes you can
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