Man Appeals to University of Ibadan Over Relative's JAMB Score
Dr Dipo Awojide, a chartered management consultant based overseas, has publicly appealed to the University of Ibadan (UI) regarding his female relative who scored 289 in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam and wishes to study medicine and surgery (MBBS). In an open message on X on June 25, Dr Dipo noted that his relative also passed mathematics, English, biology, chemistry, physics, and further mathematics in her General Certificate of Education (GCE).
Concern Over Missing Cut-off Mark Information
Dr Dipo expressed concern that they could not find the university's cut-off mark for the MBBS program on its website or any reliable platform. He urged the university to make this information public. Additionally, he tagged Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, calling on him to mandate all universities to publish their cut-off marks, as done in other progressive countries. Dr Dipo believes this move will improve clarity and reduce corruption in the admission process.
Public Appeal and Reactions
In his tweet, Dr Dipo wrote: "Dear University of Ibadan (@UniIbadan), I hope this message meets you well. I have a relative who scored 289 in JAMB and already passed GCE Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Maths, etc. I am a bit concerned, because we have struggled to find details of your cut off marks for MBBS on your website or any reliable platform. Could you make this information public please? Many thanks." He also addressed the minister: "Dear Honourable Minister @DrTunjiAlausa, well done for all the excellent reforms in the last 2 years. It would be great if you are able to mandate all Universities to make their cut off marks public as done in other progressive countries. This will improve clarity and reduce corruption in the admission process. Many thanks sir! CC @NigEducation."
Reactions from Social Media Users
Legit.ng compiled reactions to the appeal. User @Alangold25 explained the aggregate calculation: "UTME score ÷ by 8 = 36.125 while post UTME ÷ by 2. The total of both forms the aggregate. She should aim at scoring 80% in the post utme, when divided 40. 36.125+40 = 76.125. I'm not sure that will be sufficient for medicine. UI medicine is 80% or more to be considered." @olaniyant66 advised: "If she must do medicine, Pharmacy or Nursing science, she must be preparing to try a private university or a far North federal university. That is the truth." @fasowunmi stated: "Medicine and Surgery is highly competitive in UI, candidates realistically need an aggregate score of about 78.00 points or higher to be considered for admission on merit (University of Ibadan)." @AkoredeJO noted: "Cut-off marks are decided after the conduct of the POST-UTME. The aggregates of each candidate are calculated and collated. The quota to be admitted and the relative performance of other candidates would determine." @adeosunm commented: "I always tell people to choose other universities aside UI and Unilag for Medicine (MBBS), if they aren't exceptionally brilliant. UI is known for its open, strict, transparent and merit-driven admission system, and a 289 UTME score wouldn't guarantee admission for MBBS in UI."
Related Story: UI Student's Admission Struggle
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a University of Ibadan student who wanted to study medicine opened up about her admission struggle, which went on for five years. The student eventually found success in another field and documented her journey on LinkedIn, sharing the challenges, disappointments, and eventual redirection of her academic path.
