JAMB made this announcement on Thursday via X, stating that the new feature is now accessible at all its Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
The examination board advised candidates to complete the required template in order to utilize this service for the upcoming UTME/DE registration.
Additionally, JAMB emphasized that SIM SWAP remains unavailable.
JAMB stated: “Good news for those who cannot retrieve their previously used but lost SIM cards. A feature is now available at all CBT centres to address your case. Kindly fill the template to access this service for the upcoming UTME/DE registration. Note that SIM SWAP is still not available.”
This development comes just a few days before the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) begins on Friday, 31 January, and concludes on Saturday, 8 March.
JAMB also revealed that the Direct Entry (DE) registration will commence on Monday, 10 March, and will end on Monday, 7 April.
“The cost implication for the 2025 UTME/DE Registration is as stated below: 1. UTME with Mock-N8,700, 2. UTME without Mock-N7,200, 3. Mock Trial Testing for Future Candidates-N3,500, 4. DE-N5,700,” JAMB tweeted.
“The breakdown is as follows: UTME/DE application fee- N3,500, Reading Text-N1,000, CBT centre registration service charge- N700, CBT Centre UTME service charge-N1,500, CBT Mock service charge-N1,500, Bank charges-N500, CBT Mock-UTME centre service charge-N1,500.”
