Section 5: Functions of the Board.

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other enactment, the Board shall be responsible for -
(a) the general control of the conduct of matriculation examinations for admissions into all Universities, Polytechnics (by whatever name called) and Colleges of Education (by whatever name called) in Nigeria;
(b) the appointment of examiners, moderators, invigilators, members of subject panels and committees and other persons with respect to matriculation examinations and any other matter incidental thereto or connected therewith;
(c)
the placement of suitably qualified candidates in collaboration with the tertiary institutions after into account -
(i) the vacancies available in each tertiary institution,
(ii) the guidelines approved for each tertiary institution by its proprietor or other competent authority,
(iii) the preferences expressed or otherwise indicated by candidates for certain tertiary institutions and courses, and
(iv) such other matters as the Board may be directed by the Minister to consider, or the Board itself may consider appropriate in the circumstances;
(d) the collection and dissemination of information on all matters relating to admissions into tertiary institutions or to any other matter relevant to the discharge of the functions of the Board under this Act; and
(e) the carrying out of such other activities as are necessary or expedient for the full discharge of all or any of the functions conferred on it under or pursuant to this Act.
(2)
For the avoidance of doubt, the Board shall be responsible for determining matriculation requirements and conducting examinations leading to undergraduate admissions and also for admissions to National Diploma and the Nigerian Certificate in Education courses, but shall not be responsible for examinations or any other selective processes for postgraduate courses and any other courses offered by the tertiary institutions.