The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates who previously uploaded their O’Level results do not need to repeat the process or obtain a new verification code under its newly introduced verification system.
The clarification is expected to ease concerns among candidates whose results were submitted before the new verification arrangement came into effect.
JAMB said candidates who uploaded their O’Level results during the current registration exercise after the release of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results are covered by the clarification.
It also applies to candidates who completed the upload in previous years under the former process.
According to the Board, O’Level results uploaded through the previous system remain valid and are still recognised on its platform.
Such candidates, therefore, are not required to take any additional steps solely because of the introduction of the new verification code.
The Board explained that the new verification arrangement was introduced to strengthen the integrity of O’Level results and curb the presentation of fraudulent certificates during the admission process.
JAMB further stated that previously uploaded results would remain available on its portal and could be subjected to verification by individual tertiary institutions where necessary.
The development means candidates who have already submitted their results should not make unnecessary repeat uploads or take additional steps out of fear that their earlier submissions have become invalid.
JAMB consequently advised affected candidates to remain calm, stressing that their previously uploaded O’Level results remain valid and will be considered during the admission process.
The Board, however, noted that admission consideration remains subject to verification by the relevant institutions.
The clarification is particularly relevant to candidates participating in the ongoing admission process who may have been uncertain about whether the introduction of the new verification system had rendered their earlier O’Level submissions obsolete.
JAMB’s position indicates that the new system is aimed at improving the authentication of credentials rather than requiring all candidates to restart the O’Level result-upload process.
Candidates who have already uploaded their results are therefore expected to rely on their existing submissions unless otherwise directed by JAMB or their respective institutions.
