By Lesnat Kenan
Lilongwe, February 27, Mana: Ministry of Higher Education in collaboration with National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has released 2024/25 harmonised selection results for the Malawi's six public universities and two colleges.
Speaking during a press briefing on harmonised selection results in Lilongwe, Minister of Higher Education, Jessie Kabwila, expressed gratitude for the increased number of students selected to pursue studies in various public universities this year as compared to previous years.
"As Ministry of Higher Education, we are grateful for the 27 percent increase of several women and people with special needs being selected to various public universities. Government wants every Malawian to have access to quality education through higher education, and this is a great achievement as a Ministry," added Kabwila.
She further stated that higher education is pivotal for human capital development, which also aligns with the 2063 agenda for the country, therefore government is committed to promote quality, accessible and inclusive education for all.
The Minister also appealed to all underprivileged students to apply for loans through the process, which will commence on April 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025, to ensure that every Malawian can access education no matter the situation.
In his remarks, NCHE, Chairperson Estone Sambo thanked all stakeholders for the support during the selection process.
He also assured Malawians that NCHE will remain committed to work with government to ensure that there is integrity, efficiency and inclusivity within the higher education sector regardless of social economic issues in the country.
24,582 students (15,692 males and 8,890 females) qualified for public university selection and out of these 12,819 candidates (7627 males and 5202 females) have been selected to pursue various programs in Malawi's six public universities.
Meanwhile, Domasi and Nalikule Colleges of Education have selected 1350 candidates (794 males and 562 females).
A total of 95 candidates with special needs have also been selected to study various programs.
