Who comprises JAB?
JAB is comprised of the senates of all public universities and their constituent colleges who converge together every year to consider the K.C.S.E candidates of a particular year for admission to the various courses offered in the public universities, as government sponsored students. The M.O.H.E.S.A.T, C.H.E and H.E.L.B are also members of JAB
Is JAB a body corporate?
No, JAB is not a body corporate. It's an assembly of the public universities and their constituent colleges which individually have their corporate status.
What criteria does JAB use to admit students to public universities?
JAB admission criteria are based on merit and depend on the applicant's performance in the K.C.S.E examination. JAB also has a policy on affirmative action which takes care of female candidates, candidate from pure arid areas and those candidates with various forms of challenges (disabilities)
Is it possible to have career guidance and counseling before choosing of subjects in school?
JAB is committed to guiding students towards their career goals and as such participates in career talks in schools. Career masters and head teachers are advised to liaise with the JAB office to arrange for such talks
Is it possible to transfer from one degree programme to another after JAB selection?
Yes, after reporting and registering for the course one was admitted to, a student may apply for a change which may be granted as long as one meets the JAB requirements for the course sought and there was available vacancy.
How does JAB communicate to the admitted candidate?
Once JAB completes the admission of K.C.S.E candidates of a particular year, it hands over the lists of admission to the respective universities. The universities are therefore expected to get in touch with their admitted candidates and inform them of their reporting dates. In addition JAB also sends to secondary schools lists of admitted candidates from their schools showing the universities and the courses where they have been admitted
What is the difference between a Governments sponsored student and a self sponsored student in the public university?
The fees for government sponsored students are substantially subsidized by the government. The tuition fees payable is also determined in consultation with the government. Currently it stands at K.shs. 16,000 per year. Other charges are determined by the respective universities. The fees for sponsored students are determined by individual universities. They therefore vary across universities. Tuition fees payable for various degree programmes are also different
Does JAB admit applicants with other qualifications such as I.G.S.E, I.B, G.C.E of from other Countries?
No JAB only admits applicants who have qualified with K.C.S.E which is the system of education that has been prescribed by the Kenyan Government.
Does JAB admit non-citizens?
No JAB admits only those K.C.S.E applicants who are Kenyan citizens
What is the role of H.E.L.B?
HELB assist students admitted to universities with loans and bursaries. For more information visit the HELB website
What do i do if i pay to the Wrong Account?
In the event you pay to the wrong account, write an email to jabonline@uonbi.ac.ke quoting the details of your transactions, i.e.
1. Transaction code
2. Date of Payment
3. Amount Paid
4. Phone number used
5. Index-no for which you paid,
then wait for a reply.
