The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission, NUC, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has approved strict admission quotas for engineering and technology programmes in Nigerian universities.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the three regulatory bodies said the new policy is aimed at enhancing the quality of engineering education and expanding opportunities for practical training in the country.
According to COREN, the approved quotas will regulate the number of students admitted into engineering and technology courses to align with available facilities, laboratory equipment, and manpower in universities.
“The decision is to ensure that engineering graduates are properly trained with adequate hands-on experience. Overcrowded classrooms and overstretched facilities have continued to affect the quality of graduates,” the statement read.
The bodies explained that the quota system will be enforced beginning with the 2026/2027 academic session, and institutions that fail to comply will face sanctions including withdrawal of accreditation.
COREN added that the move is in line with global best practices and will help produce competent engineers capable of driving Nigeria’s industrial and infrastructural development.
The NUC and JAMB assured that the Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, will be configured to reflect the approved quotas to prevent over-admission.
Stakeholders and prospective students have been advised to check with their institutions for the approved quota for each engineering programme.
Signed,
Management
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria – COREN
In conjunction with nuc