In a bid to curb the growing trend of forged result slips and admission letters, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a simple yet powerful verification method using QR code technology.
To detect a fake JAMB document, candidates and institutions can now use the official “JAMB QR Scanner” app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The process is straightforward:
- Locate the QR code printed on the result slip or admission letter.
- Open the JAMB QR Scanner app on your mobile device.
- Use the camera to scan the QR code.
- Wait for the document’s details—such as candidate name, registration number, institution, and programme—to appear on the screen.
If the scanned information does not match the printed content or fails to load, it may indicate that the document is fraudulent.
This development comes as JAMB intensifies its fight against examination malpractice, impersonation, and other forms of fraud in the education sector. Challenges such as syndicate-led cheating, involvement of some parents, and the activities of fraudulent CBT centre operators have prompted the board to adopt digital innovations for verification and monitoring.
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JAMB is also advocating broader reforms, including mobile exam malpractice tribunals, open-book examinations, closer collaboration with security agencies, and stricter adherence to the National Policy on Education.
The partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is already showing results by reducing impersonation through unified identity tracking.
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