UPDATE: IJMB now IJMEB (International Joint
Matriculation Examination Board)

What is IJMB?
The Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)
conducts standardized tests/examinations in
various fields. The Board has offices in many
parts of the country. The Board has carved for
itself local and global recognition and
acceptability.

Is the IJMB recognised by the Nigerian
government?
The Interim Joint Matriculation Board is
registered in line with the existing laws of the
Federal Government of Nigeria. The objects for
which the board are registered is

To provide an alternative as well as an effective
opportunity for out-of-school candidates and
school drop outs to study as well as to take the
interim Joint Matriculation Board examinations for
the purposes of being better prepared to:
Enter into the employment market for better jobs
and
Take advantage of opportunity of admission to
tertiary and higher educational institutions both
within and outside Nigeria towards self fulfillment
and National development.

Taking cue from past experience of the existing
examination bodies in Nigeria and the far overseas
to put in place appropriate strategies and measures
to combat, contain and eliminate the rampant
incidence of existing examination malpractices in
order to restore public confidence and credibility for
public examination.
To operate in Nigeria, as a sister examination body
to the existing outfits.
To enter into arrangements with any Federal
Ministry of Education recognized Polytechnics/
Universities/Institution(s) in Nigeria for the purpose
of conducting tests/examinations in the INTERIM
for the admissions into tertiary institutions in
Nigeria.

Type of Examinations

The Board conducts (Ordinary & Advanced Levels)
Examinations and is useful for admissions into
Tertiary Institutions. IJMB examinations come up
twice in every year; March and September.
Examination centres cover South, North East and
North Central Nigeria. Schools that want to be part
of our examination centres are welcomed.

General Information
Acceptance of Candidates with IJMB Qualifications
into Colleges, Polytechnics, Universities, Institutions
IJMB is an international examination body, which
has spread to the nooks and crannies of the world;
with approvals, recognition, and registration from
various department of education, various ministries
of education, the certificates are of international
recognition. Therefore we do not expect any
institution or establishment to turn down our
certificate for any reason. Please mail us for the
current list of those that accept IJMB.
The IJMB is listed as the basic entry requirement
by the various boards in various countries,
institutions.

For More information on admission and registration contact us at:

APEX COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES, ILORIN
#310 umaru saro road opp. IGS Ilorin.

Call: 08035812144