FG Revises Admission Guidelines for Institutions

For years, admission seekers in the arts and humanities faced the same requirements as those in sciences and social sciences. They had to secure five credit passes, including Mathematics and English Language, before they could gain admission into higher institutions.

New Guidelines to Ease Entry

The Federal Ministry of Education has now introduced revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements. According to the ministry, the reform aims to remove barriers while still upholding academic standards.

The new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide:

• Universities: Candidates must earn at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, in not more than two sittings. Mathematics remains compulsory for Science, Technology, and Social Science courses.

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• Polytechnics (ND Level): Students need a minimum of four credit passes. For non-science courses, English is compulsory, while science programs require Mathematics.
• Polytechnics (HND Level): Applicants must present five credits, including English and Mathematics.
• Colleges of Education (NCE Level): Students must have four credit passes. English is mandatory for Arts and Social Science courses, while Mathematics is required for Science, Vocational, and Technical programs.

Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson of the ministry, confirmed these updates in a press statement.

Positive Reactions from Stakeholders

Education stakeholders praised the reform. Ayodamola Oluwatoyin, an education analyst, called it a “brilliant step that will open doors and improve access for more admission seekers.”

In the same vein, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the reform as a deliberate effort to expand access to tertiary education. He emphasized that the government remains committed to creating fairer opportunities for students across all disciplines.

Credit: Allschool, Allcbt

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