He said the option would be cheaper and easier to manage.
The decision was reached after the 2026 policy meeting on Monday.
He added that registration would be available at all JAMB offices.
Mr Olaopa said the initiative marked a significant step toward modernising the nation’s civil service assessment system.
Mr Oloyede urged parents to desist from desperation to send their children and wards at tender ages into tertiary institutions.
The board said it extended the opportunity to all the affected candidates notwithstanding the reasons for their absence.
Mr Oforji urged Nigerians to forgive the JAMB leadership over what he called human error.
Mr Abaribe warned that a future reoccurrence would be unacceptable to the caucus.
The group said that the development was a deliberate plot to punish the people of the South-East.
Mr Oloyede stated, “I apologise for the trauma caused the candidates and I take full responsibility for this.’’
