UMYU 2024/2025 Remedial & IJMB Programmes Admission

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, through its School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS), has officially opened its doors for applications to its distinguished Remedial and IJMB programmes for the academic year 2024/2025.

UMYU stands as a beacon of academic excellence, offering specialised programmes designed to prepare students for success in their undergraduate studies and beyond. The university’s commitment to providing quality education is reflected in its well-structured Remedial and IJMBE programmes, each tailored to meet the academic needs of students across diverse fields.

Remedial Programmes: A Stepping Stone to Academic Success

The Remedial programmes at UMYU are specifically designed for candidates who aim to strengthen their academic foundation in either Science, Social Science, or Arts. These programmes are ideal for students who need to improve their O’ level results to meet university admission requirements.

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification: Applicants must have at least three (3) credits in relevant Science, Arts, or Social Science subjects, along with two (2) passes in other subjects offered by the school, across not more than two (2) sittings.
• Core Subjects: The programme covers essential subjects including Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Arabic, French, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Literature in English, Accounting, Civic Education, Commerce, Economics, and Government, alongside General Subjects like English Language and Mathematics.
• Additional Criteria: Enrollees must register and achieve credit-level passes in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS exams in their deficient subjects. Furthermore, candidates are required to register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), achieve the university’s minimum pass mark, and select UMYU as their first choice.
  
  

IJMBE Programmes: Your Pathway to Direct Entry Admission

The IJMBE (Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination) Programme is an advanced level scheme that prepares students for direct entry admission into university. It spans one year and caters to candidates interested in Science, Arts, and Social Science.

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification: Candidates must possess at least five (5) O’ level credits in three (3) basic subjects relevant to their desired field of study, plus English Language and Mathematics, within a maximum of two (2) sittings. There is a concession for candidates from educationally less developed states with a deficiency in English, provided it is remedied by the end of the programme.
• Subject Offerings: The programme includes a wide range of subjects from Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, to Arabic, French, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Literature in English, Accounting, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Geography, Government, and Sociology.
• JAMB Direct Entry: All IJMBE candidates must also register for JAMBDirect Entry (DE) Admissions.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

Prospective students are invited to apply through a streamlined online process:

1. Profile Creation: Start by logging onto UMYU’s official portal to create a personal profile.
2. Payment: Make a payment of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000) to cover the application form and online screening, obtaining a payment slip as proof.
3. Application Form: Complete the online application form diligently.

Deadline: It is crucial to note that the deadline for applications has not been specified, urging potential candidates to act promptly to secure their place.