# EXPLAINER: All you need to know about underage admission - JAMB

> For the 2026/2027 admission cycle, JAMB’s general minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions is 16 years by 30 September 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-18T09:00:16.025Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T09:00:16.025Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

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