The federal government has exempted candidates seeking admission into colleges of education from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the admission policy meeting for the 2026 UTME, Tunji Alausa, minister of education, said candidates with four credit passes in relevant subjects are allowed to apply to the colleges of education without sitting for the UTME.
He noted that such candidates must register with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), while their credentials are screened, verified and certified for the issuance of admission letters through CAPS in accordance with extant regulations.
The policy takes effect next year.
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