Integrating Technological Innovation for Students' Admission in Public Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria: A Call for Decentralized Unified Examination System
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v6i5.3591Keywords:
Technology, Innovation, Decentralized, Admission, AutomatedAbstract
This study is a position paper that examines integrating technological innovation for students' admission in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria: The is wake up call for decentralized unified examination system. The study advocates for a decentralized unified examination system that matches students’ placements with their interests and career aspirations. Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) introduced Centralized Unified Admission System in Nigeria to bring into conformity with a standard and streamline the admission process into tertiary institutions. Additionally, technology-driven admission would facilitate processing seamless application and matching student-institution. The study draws attention to improved education quality, increased student motivation, enhanced workforce productivity, and greater institutional autonomy which are the expected benefits of the proposed reform. Policy reforms, stakeholder engagement, and technological adaptation are the clear roadmap for the implementation of this system. The study concludes that changing to a decentralized unified admission system is very important to make effective Nigeria's tertiary education sector, matching student interests with national human capital development needs, and making sure a more efficient and equitable admission process.
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