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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Bells University of Technology Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran has explained the lowering of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) cut-off marks.<\/p>\n

Ojediran noted that the decision would create a level playing ground for students seeking admission.<\/p>\n

On July 21, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions fixed 140 for universities, and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education.<\/p>\n

Ojediran noted that the continuous lowering of UTME cut-off marks would not affect the standard of education.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat really matters is the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) results when it comes to the standard of admission\u201d, he told NAN.<\/p>\n

The VC said lowering institutional cut-off marks was to safeguard those institutions who want to fix their cut-off marks below the 140 stipulated by JAMB.<\/p>\n

Ojediran added that JAMB result is a prerequisite requirement and that what qualifies a student are the five O`level credits.<\/p>\n

Some students with 180 score enter institutions and make First Class or end up being the best graduating students, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have also seen students who scored 360 in JAMB but could not compete with students who scored 180\u2033, the VC hinted.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Bells University of Technology Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran has explained the lowering of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) cut-off marks. Ojediran noted that the decision would create a level playing ground for students seeking admission. 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