How much is IJMB form?

The IJMB registration form fee is ₦10,000. Tuition fee is ₦350,000 and hostel accommodation is ₦150,000 per session. Contact us for any centre-specific variations.

Can I pay IJMB fees in instalments?

Some IJMB centres allow instalment payments. Typically, you can pay 60-70% during registration and the balance before resumption. Confirm with your chosen centre.

What does the IJMB fee cover?

The IJMB fee covers registration, tuition, study materials, examination fees, and administrative charges. Accommodation and feeding are usually separate.

Is IJMB cheaper than going through UTME?

Yes. When you consider the cost of years of JAMB registration, tutorials, and an extra year in 100 level, IJMB often works out more cost-effective.

IJMB Fees in Nigeria 2026/2027

Understanding the IJMB fees is essential before you begin your registration. The total cost of the IJMB programme in Nigeria varies by centre but remains affordable compared to private university tuition or years of repeated UTME attempts.

IJMB Fee Breakdown

The IJMB fees typically include the following components. Note that fees may vary between study centres and locations across Nigeria:

Fee Components

Detailed breakdown of what you pay for

Registration Form₦10,000

Tuition Fee₦350,000

Hostel Accommodation (optional)₦150,000

Total Estimated Cost

Complete academic session

₦350,000

tuition per session

Registration Form: ₦10,000

Tuition: ₦350,000

Hostel (optional): ₦150,000

Direct Entry Admission

Total with hostel: ₦510,000

Note: The hostel fee is optional. Students who do not require accommodation only pay the registration form fee (₦10,000) and tuition fee (₦350,000).

How to Pay IJMB Fees

Payment of IJMB fees can be made through several methods:

Bank transfer to the official IJMB centre account

Online payment through the centre's payment portal

Direct payment at the IJMB centre office

Mobile payment (some centres accept mobile transfers)

IJMB vs Other Admission Routes — Cost Comparison

When evaluating IJMB fees, it helps to compare the total cost across different admission pathways:

Route	Approx. Cost	Entry Level	Time to Degree
IJMB (this programme)	₦350,000	200 Level	3 years after IJMB
JAMB UTME (1 attempt)	₦5k – ₦10k	100 Level	4 years
JAMB UTME (3 failed attempts)	₦15k–₦30k + 3 years lost	100 Level if admitted	7 years total
Private university (direct)	₦500k – ₦1.5M/year	100 Level	4–5 years
Foundation programme (abroad)	₦2M – ₦5M+	Year 1 overseas	4 years

Is IJMB Worth the Investment?

Absolutely. The IJMB fees are a worthwhile investment when you consider that you skip 100 level entirely and enter 200 level directly — saving at least one full year of university tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.

For a student at a federal university where annual tuition is ₦50,000–₦100,000, skipping one year alone saves that amount. At a private university where fees run ₦500,000–₦1.5M per year, the savings are even more dramatic. Many students who have spent years writing UTME without success find that IJMB is the most cost-effective and reliable path to university admission in Nigeria.

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