Guide to Calculating OLevel & JAMB Score Aggregate for 2024 Admissions

Guide to Calculating OLevel & JAMB Score Aggregate for 2024 Admissions

Understanding the Calculation

For prospective students seeking admission into Nigerian universities, understanding how to calculate the aggregate score combining OLevel and JAMB results is crucial. This aggregate score determines your eligibility and competitiveness for your desired course of study.

Step-by-Step Calculation

1.JAMB Score Calculation

        •The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) score is out of 400 marks.

      •The formula to convert your JAMB score to a percentage is: [ \text{JAMB Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{JAMB Score}}{400} \right) \times 100 ]

2.OLevel Result Calculation

•Your OLevel result is based on the grades obtained in your core subjects.

•Each grade is assigned a specific point:

•A1 = 6 points

•B2 = 5 points

•B3 = 4 points

•C4 = 3 points

•C5 = 2 points

•C6 = 1 point

•Calculate the total points for your five relevant subjects and convert it to a percentage by using:

[ \text{OLevel Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Total Points}}{30} \right) \times 100 ]

3.Aggregate Score Calculation

•The aggregate score is usually a combination of your JAMB and OLevel percentages.

•Different universities use varying weightages, but a common formula is: [ \text{Aggregate Score} = \left( \frac{\text{JAMB Percentage} \times 0.6}{1} \right) + \left( \frac{\text{OLevel Percentage} \times 0.4}{1} \right) ]

Example Calculation

1.JAMB Score:If you scored 280 in JAMB: [ \text{JAMB Percentage} = \left( \frac{280}{400} \right) \times 100 = 70% ]

2.OLevel Result:Assuming the grades are A1, B2, B3, B3, C4 for relevant subjects:

•Total Points = 6 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 3 = 22 [ \text{OLevel Percentage} = \left( \frac{22}{30} \right) \times 100 \approx 73.33% ]

3.Aggregate Score:[ \text{Aggregate Score} = (70 \times 0.6) + (73.33 \times 0.4) = 42 + 29.33 = 71.33 ]

Conclusion

Your aggregate score is 71.33. Each university may have specific cut-off marks for different courses, so ensure you check the specific requirements of your preferred institution.

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