The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates and registration centres against conducting nighttime registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing security concerns.
In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, expressed concern over the increasing trend of nocturnal registration by certain centres. While acknowledging their enthusiasm to accommodate more candidates, he emphasized that safety should not be compromised.
“In light of this, JAMB issues a stern warning to the centres listed below, as well as any others engaging in similar practices, to cease immediately,” the statement read.
The affected centres include:
- Thomas Adewumi University, Kwara State
- CBT Centre Otukpo, Benue State
- Ebenezer International School, Rivers State
- Jigawa State College of Education, Jigawa State
- Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub, Kwara State
- Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center), Abuja
- Klinnicapps Academy, Cross River State
- Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Plateau State
- Beeps Technology Limited, Cross River State
- FZX Media Consulting Limited, Cross River State
JAMB warned that no further notices would be given before taking decisive action against non-compliant centres.
“JAMB will not tolerate any violations of registration regulations and will take appropriate measures against any centre engaging in exploitative practices,” the statement added. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a fair and secure registration process for all candidates.
JAMB Addresses Allegations of Admission Denial
Meanwhile, JAMB has dismissed claims by some candidates and parents alleging unjust denial of admission despite high UTME scores. The Board reiterated that admissions are determined by a transparent ranking process through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
One case involved Mr. Godwin Nsan, who accused the University of Calabar of unfairly denying his son admission. However, JAMB’s investigation revealed that the candidate’s UTME score of 201 and an aggregate score of 34% fell below the required cut-off marks (55% for Merit, 35% for Catchment, and 35% for Educationally Less Developed States).
To prevent misunderstandings, JAMB encouraged candidates to utilize its Ticketing Platform for clarifications before making public accusations.
Similarly, a senior public figure alleged that Modibbo Adama University, Yola, discriminated against some candidates. JAMB investigated the claims and found them baseless. The findings were shared with the relevant universities, with JAMB urging institutions to handle confidential admission information appropriately.
In another instance, a parent publicly claimed that his son, who scored 345, was denied admission to the University of Jos. However, JAMB clarified that the candidate ranked 86th, while only 68 candidates were admitted based on merit. After reviewing the ranking system at JAMB’s headquarters, the parent acknowledged the fairness of the process.
JAMB advised parents against overestimating their children’s brilliance without considering overall candidate performance. The Board also noted misuse of the “exceptionally brilliant window” introduced for candidates under 16, highlighting an unusually high number of applicants through this provision.
“JAMB remains committed to transparency in admissions and will investigate any claims of unfair treatment,” the statement emphasized. Additionally, a senior university staff member is currently being prosecuted for admission-related offenses, with four others under investigation.
The Board urged parents to consider the ranking nature of UTME, which determines admission eligibility based on available spaces, and to refrain from making premature allegations without understanding the broader admission process.
