March 10, 2025
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, said over 2 million candidates successfully registered the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, as at Saturday, March 8, 2025 being the deadline for registration exercise.
This was disclosed in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, where the Board also noted that this figure excludes candidates registered for the examination at foreign centres.
Candidates are expected to participate in the examination slated for April 25, 2025.
“The registration process, which began on February 3, 2025, saw a total of 2,030,627 candidates successfully complete their registration, allowing them to participate in the UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025,” they stated.
JAMB also added that, 200,115 candidates have indicated interest in taking the optional mock UTME slated for April 5, 2025.
Among these, 630 candidates have also registered for the trial mock examination, which will take place on the same date,” the board noted
With registration now closed, JAMB has shifted focus to ensuring examination security, implementing new anti-cheating measures to ensure the integrity of the test.
The bulletin, noted that these measures have already led to the arrest of multiple candidates attempting to gain admission using forged A-level results.
JAMB cautioned candidates against engaging in any form of examination malpractices, emphasizing that strict monitoring systems have been put in place to detect and penalize offenders
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The Board warned all candidates to strictly adhere to examination guidelines and refrain from any dishonest practices.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, clarified that the misconception about the UTME relying on internet connectivity has raised concerns over possible technical glitches in the 2025 examination.
He reiterated that the UTME is not conducted online but through a Local Area Network, LAN, ensuring secure data distribution. He explained that LAN is a closed system that connects computers within a specific location, allowing for a controlled and secure examination process.
The National Identification Number, NIN, remains a mandatory requirement for UTME 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 attempting unauthorized changes, warning that any data modifications must be justified.
