The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has successfully concluded the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with over two million candidates signing up before the deadline on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The registration exercise, which began on February 3, 2025, saw a total of 2,030,627 candidates completing their registration and preparing to sit for the examination scheduled for April 25, 2025. This figure does not include candidates who registered at foreign centres, as noted in JAMB’s weekly bulletin.
In addition to the main examination, 200,115 candidates have expressed interest in taking the optional mock UTME on April 5, 2025. Among them, 630 candidates have also registered for a trial version of the mock exam, set to take place on the same day.
With registration closed, JAMB has intensified efforts to maintain the integrity of the examination by introducing stricter security measures. These efforts have already led to the arrest of multiple candidates who attempted to gain admission using forged A-level results. The Board has cautioned all candidates against any form of malpractice, emphasizing that strict monitoring systems are in place to detect and penalize fraud. Candidates are urged to comply with examination guidelines and avoid dishonest practices.
Meanwhile, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has addressed concerns over technical issues in the upcoming UTME, clarifying that the examination does not rely on internet connectivity but operates through a Local Area Network (LAN). He explained that LAN ensures a controlled and secure environment for the examination, preventing disruptions associated with internet reliance.
The National Identification Number (NIN) remains a mandatory requirement for registration, with strict measures in place to verify data accuracy.
JAMB has advised candidates to use the “REQUERY” feature on its portal to resolve discrepancies rather than making unauthorized changes, warning that any data modifications must be justified. The Board also emphasized that UTME registration is distinct from school-based examinations such as WAEC and NECO, urging stakeholders to adhere to its protocols.
