The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the registration and examination dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Registration will start on January 31, 2025, and end on March 5, 2025. The UTME itself will begin on March 8, 2025, with a mock examination set for February 23, 2025, for those who opt to participate.
Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB’s registrar and chief executive officer, shared this information during a meeting with media executives in Lagos. He emphasized that candidates must provide their National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure a smooth registration process.
According to JAMB, “The NIN will be used to create a profile code, a prerequisite for the registration process. Candidates are required to send their NIN via text to either 55019 or 66019 to generate the code.
“For those opting to include the mock examination as part of their UTME registration, a fee of ₦8,200 will apply. Candidates who wish to sit only for the UTME without the mock will pay ₦7,200, while those registering for Direct Entry (DE) will pay ₦5,700.”
The registrar of JAMB said that the increase in the number of examination centres is to accommodate the growing number of candidates. The board has approved 870 computer-based test centres for the 2025 UTME, a notable increase from the 747 centres used in 2024.
“This expansion aims to minimise technical challenges and ensure a seamless experience for all participants,” JAMB states.
In addition, JAMB emphasised its dedication to providing candidates with an improved registration and examination process. “The board believes that candidates participating in the 2025 UTME will experience an examination like never before,” Oloyede said, highlighting steps taken to address issues from previous years.
He advised candidates for the 2025 UTME to prepare early by creating their profiles, gathering necessary documents, and staying updated through JAMB’s official platforms.
“Registration must be completed within the designated window, as late submissions will not be entertained,” JAMB stated.
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