The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has begun denying admission to students under the age of 16, following a directive from the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Some parents have voiced concerns after their children’s applications were rejected, despite having paid acceptance fees.

UNIMED’s spokesperson, Mr. Isaac Oluyi, clarified that the institution has no internal age policy regarding admissions, but it must adhere to JAMB’s guidelines, which now stipulate that applicants under 16 years old are not eligible for admission. He noted that the affected students were informed that this policy was implemented by JAMB and not the university.

To maintain its reputation and comply with the regulations, UNIMED is offering refunds to those who paid acceptance fees but do not meet the age requirement. Oluyi emphasized that the university is committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered, in line with JAMB’s criteria.

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