The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90% of available slots for its optional mock examination have been filled.
In a statement, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, clarified that the Board does not assign examination towns to candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or the mock exam. He urged applicants to make informed choices when selecting their preferred locations to avoid inconvenience.
Dr. Benjamin noted an increasing trend where candidates intentionally pick specific towns to secure mock exam slots, only to later claim they were placed in distant locations. He emphasized that once a town reaches its capacity, it will no longer be available for selection.
The Board also disclosed that mock exam slots across the country have been nearly exhausted, with only a few states still having available spaces. These states include Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, and Yobe. Candidates who wish to participate in the mock exam in these states are encouraged to select their examination towns accordingly.
JAMB reiterated that the optional mock examination is designed to familiarize candidates with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format and to help assess the Board’s facilities before the main UTME. Examination slots are allocated strictly based on the capacity of available centers.
“The Board allocates mock exam spaces based on center availability. Once a town’s capacity is full, it will no longer be an option for selection,” Dr. Benjamin explained. He advised candidates to consider travel logistics and personal convenience when choosing their examination locations.
While candidates have the freedom to select their preferred town, JAMB stressed that those who opt for distant locations should not blame the Board for any difficulties they may face.
To ensure a smoother examination process, JAMB urged applicants to be deliberate in their choices, highlighting that the mock exam is intended for deserving candidates who genuinely need the practice.
“The Board does not want unnecessary strain. The mock examination is meant for candidates who truly require it, and we encourage them to choose wisely,” JAMB stated.
