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UTME: 108 underage candidates meet FG’s admission criteria

Only 108 out of about 39,000 underage candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME met the Federal Government's strict criteria for possible admission into tertiary institutions. These candidates scored at least 320 in UTME, 80% in post-UTME and O'Level results in one sitting, and passed further psychological, emotional and intellectual assessments by a national committee.

Pidgin: Only 108 out of about 39,000 pikin wey never reach 16 years wey write 2026 UTME don meet di strict condition wey Federal Government set make dem fit enter university. Dem score at least 320 for UTME, 80% for post-UTME and O'Level for one sitting, plus dem pass di extra test wey national committee do on top dia mind, emotion and brain.

How this affects you: No direct impact stated in source.

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