List of Over 50 Universities that accept IJMB in Nigeria

Many Universities that accept IJMB in Nigeria tend to use it as criteria for securing university admission and also IJMB is an advanced examination that will promote a candidate directly into 200 level, saving students the stress of rewriting or applying for the JAMB-Joint Admission and Matriculation Board.

The interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) is was introduced in 1976 by the Interim  Common Services Agency (ICSA). The government of the old Northern Region of Nigeria established ICSA to provide educational and social services to the people of the territory.

This IJMB was created to help students who are seeking admission into a tertiary institution to gain admission into 200 level through Direct Entry (D.E) and this IJMB  program process is recognized in many Nigerian universities.

For those of you who are interested in applying for IJMB 2022/23, the registration is ongoing and it requires a one-time payment of N8,750 for you to register.

What is IJMBE?

IJMBE-Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination is a post-secondary education program which had currently replaced the High School Certificate Examination (HSCE). This program is now serving as an advanced level of examination which assures students admission into 200 level.

The Institute of Education of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria was said to be the origin of IJMBE and other members of the board which include representatives of different educational institutions like the Joint Admission Matriculation Board; Federal University of Technology, Minna.

What is the Difference Between JUPEB and IJMB?

These two programs are being moderated by two different bodies; Ahmadu Bello University in charge of IJMB and they usually sit for examination every February yearly, while the University of Lagos is in charge of JUPEB and their examination is usually conducted every May/June yearly.

IJMB is far cheaper compared to JUPEB, Although these two programs offer university admission to the 200 level and also use a similar syllabus to teach their candidate.

List of All Universities that accepts IJMB in Nigeria

Below are the lists of Private Universities, State Universities, and Federal Universities that accept IJMB in Nigeria Currently.

♦Private Universities that accept IJMB

• Achievers University, Owo
• Adeleke University, Ede
• Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti State
• African University Science & Technology, Abuja
• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
• American University of Nigeria, Yola
• Babcock University, Ilishn Remo
• Baze University
• Bells University of Technology, Otta
• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
• Bingham University, New Kano
• Bowen University, Iwo
• Caleb University, Lagos
• Caritas University, Enugu
• CETEP city University, Lagos
• Covenant University, Ota
• Crawford University Igbesa
• Crescent University
• Elizade University, Ilara Mokin
• Evangel University, Akaeze mountain University, Oshogbo
• Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu State
• Gregory University, Uturu
• Igbinedion University Okada
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji – Arakeji
• Kastina University, Kastina
• Landmark University, Omu – Aran
• Lead City University, Ibadan
• Madonna University, Okija
• Macpherson University, Seriki Sotaya, Ajebo
• Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja
• Novena University, Ogume
• Obong University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
• Pan African University, Lagos
• Paul University Awka Anambra State
• Redeemer’s University, Mowe
• Renaissance University, Enugu
• Rhema University, Obeama Asa Rivers State
• Salem University, Lokoja
• Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
• Southwestern University, Oku Owa
• Tansian University, Umuya
• University Of Mkar, Mkar
• Veritas University
• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa Edo State
• Wesley Univ. Of Science & Tech., Ondo
• Western Delta University, Oghara
• Wukari Jubilee University, Wukari

♦State Universities that accept IJMB in Nigeria

• Abia State University, Uturu
• Adamawa State University, Mubi
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
• Akwa Ibom State University Of Technology, Uyo
• Anambra State University Of Science & Technolgy, Uli
• Bauchi State University, Gaudau
• Benue State University, Makurdi
• Bakar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu
• Cross River State University Of Science & Technology, Calabar
• Delta State University, Abraka
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• Ekiti State University
• Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
• Gombe State University, Gombe
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapia
• Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Rumuolumeni
• Imo State University, Owerri
• Kaduna State University, Kaduna
• Kano University Of Science & Technology, Wudil
• Kebbi State University, Kebbi
• Kogi Stae University, Anyigba
• Kwara State University, Ilorin
• Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso
• Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
• Nasarawa State University, Keffi
• Niger Delta University, Yenagoa
• Northwest University, Kano
• Ondo State University Of Science & Technology, Okitipupa
• Osun State Univer, Oshogbo
• Plateau State University, Bokkos
• River State University Of Science & Technology
• Sokoto State University, Sokoto
• Tai Solarin Univ. Of Education, Ijebu – Ode
• Taraba State University, Jalingo
• Technical University, Ibadan
• Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua University, Kastina

♦Federal Universities that accept IJMB in Nigeria