Higher Education Clarifies Cancellation of "Al-Shamel" and Bridging Programs
The Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that the Council of Higher Education has decided to cancel the comprehensive examination in Jordan as part of a review of admission policies and quality assurance in education. The decision indicates that advancements in assessment systems within colleges have made the exam unnecessary, as students now receive their academic degrees upon completing the program requirements, with the possibility of bridging programs based on cumulative GPA or the comprehensive exam score. Additionally, the expansion of technical and vocational education has rendered the oversight of a single university over the exam redundant, and this step is expected to encourage students to pursue professional and applied disciplines, with an independent body overseeing the quality of education. The reforms also include organizing bridging programs and admissions through a simple exam that distinguishes high-achieving students, with competition limited to the top 5% of their majors, and the number of seats allocated annually according to capacity.
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