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Latest JAMB News On JAMB 2025, JAMB 2025 Registration 4th February 2025

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Latest JAMB News On JAMB 2025, JAMB 2025 Registration 4th February 2025 Can Be Accessed Below.

Registration for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the first step for students who want to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Nigeria.

This exam is mandatory for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria.

If you’re planning to register for the 2025/2026 session, this article provides a step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth registration process.

Below is the latest JAMB 2025 registration news today:

UTME 2025: Registration begins amid network challenges, leaving candidates stranded

Close to 100 candidates waiting to register for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the Zulquid Consult Limited, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre at the Government Secondary School (GSS) Lugbe, left disappointed on Monday after officials told them they couldn’t register as a result of network challenges.

Around 2 p.m. on Monday, PREMIUM TIMES witnessed one of the officials asking candidates to leave and come back on Tuesday as the network was not working.

“Nobody has registered today. I’m just coming from Bwari now. Even our Zonal office in Kado, they closed the gate. Nobody is entering inside,” he told the waiting candidates.

‘Challenge from JAMB’ –CBT centre

An official of the centre, Ezekiel Feranmi, told PREMIUM TIMES that the network challenge emerged from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) which administers the UTME, adding that the challenge is not peculiar to just the CBT centre.

2025 UTME: JAMB confirms registration, exam dates

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally announced the registration, and examination dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The tertiary institutions’ entrance examination board disclosed that prospective candidates can begin their registration on January 31, 2025, with the process set to end on March 5, 2025.

Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar/chief executive officer at JAMB disclosed this during a meeting with media executives in Lagos, besides, he revealed that the 2025 UTME will commence on March 8, 2025, with a mock examination scheduled for February 23, 2025, for candidates who opt to participate.

The board reiterates that to ensure a smooth process of the 2025 registration, all candidates must meet the mandatory requirements, including providing their National Identification Number (NIN).

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.”

Oloyede explained that the mock examination is designed to allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format and enhance their preparation.

JAMB has also introduced a separate trial-testing mock for candidates below the age of 16 who wish to experience the CBT process without participating in the main UTME.

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 minimize technical challenges and ensure a seamless experience for all participants,” JAMB states.

In addition, JAMB emphasized 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.

The board also reaffirms its commitment to maintaining transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the UTME process, ensuring candidates have the best possible experience in 2025.

JAMB 2025 Registration Procedures – Step-by-Step Guide

JAMB registration is the official process where candidates provide their details, choose their preferred institutions and courses, and register to write the UTME. It involves creating a JAMB profile, buying an e-PIN, and completing registration at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) center.

This process is important because it ensures that your information is correctly captured for the exam. Without completing registration, you cannot write the UTME or gain admission into any higher institution in Nigeria.

JAMB introduces mock UTME for underage candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has introduced a mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for candidates below the age of 16.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the mock UTME is not for tertiary institution admission but for underage seeking to test their ability.

Oloyede spoke on Sunday at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, where he also announced that this year’s UTME will be held on March 8, 2025.

“We are starting the sale of forms on the 31st of January till 5th of March. There will be a mock exam on the 23rd of February and on the 8th of March there will be UTME,” the JAMB Registrar said.

Oloyede mentioned that JAMB would be introducing a mock for trial-testing examination only this year.

He explained that the mock-trial-testing examination is for individuals who would not qualify for admission into universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education because they are below the age of 16 years.

He added that to qualify to write UTME and secure admission into universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education, candidates must be 16 years old on or before September 30.

According to the don, candidates who do not desire admission for 2025 but wish to have CBT experience could register for mock only for trial testing.

He noted that the sale of Direct Entry application documents and e-PIN vending would commence on March 10 and April 7.

Meanwhile, Oloyede disclosed that 870 computer-based test centres had been screened and provisionally listed for the 2025 UTME compared to 747 approved last year.

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