JAMB Direct Entry (DE):

Jamb direct entry is for candidates who have done a higher education qualification like National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diplomo (HND).

JAMB direct entry is designed for candidates who have already completed higher qualifications such as Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE),  National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or any other higher qualifications.

Also depending on the course and the university’s admission policies, DE candidates are allowed to apply for admission to continue from second or third year (200lv or 300lv) instead of starting from first year.

JAMB UTME:

JAMB UTME  is the standard examination for students seeking admission into the first year of a university programme. It is is for candidates who have only completed their O’level (SSCE/NECO/WASSCE).

They must write UTME and get up to the set cut of marks of the institution the pick to be  eligible for admission.