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JAMB Extends 2025 Direct Entry Registration Deadline Until Further Notice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 6, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced on Saturday that the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) registration will not end on Monday, April 7, 2025, countering circulating reports. JAMB confirmed that the registration, which started on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, will continue without a

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JAMB Urges Candidates to Print Slip for Mock Examination

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 3, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates preparing for the 2025 optional UTME mock examination to print their notification slip to facilitate their participation in the exam. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, revealed this in a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Thursday. Benjamin stated that the

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JAMB Gears Up for 2025 UTME, Trains 2,661 Proctors, Establishes Guidelines

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2025

In preparation for the 2025 Mock-UTME and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided training to no fewer than 2,661 proctors on the procedures involved in its examination processes. While outlining the guidelines for the proctors, the board encouraged them to be thorough in their duties and […]

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JAMB to Direct Entry Candidates: Upload Your Results or Lose Admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised all applicants who applied for the 2024 admission cycle using the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) and the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) to visit an accredited computer-based test centre (CBT) to upload their results immediately after they are released. The board

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JAMB Postpones 2025 Mock UTME to April 10

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has changed the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), moving it from April 5 to April 10. This information was included in the board’s weekly bulletin, which was shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday. According to the bulletin, the adjustment was made to […]

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JAMB to Commence Sale of Direct Entry Forms on March 12

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 12, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will start selling direct entry forms for candidates seeking admission into higher institutions through the direct entry route on Wednesday, March 12. This information was shared in a statement released in Abuja on Monday by the board’s communications advisor, Fabian Benjamin. According to Mr. […]

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Over 1.5 million candidates set to take UTME on April 25

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that over 1.5 million students have completed their registration for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the board, this figure is in line with its expectations for the current examination cycle. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made this known

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UTME: JAMB Reports 90% of Mock Exam Space Already Taken

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 17, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90 percent of the available slots for the Optional Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide have already been occupied. The board stated that only a limited number of spaces remain in certain states. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB […]

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JAMB Introduces Official Eligibility Checker for 2025 UTME Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an innovative Eligibility Checker to assist prospective candidates in determining their qualifications for their desired courses and institutions before applying for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This tool is designed to streamline the application process and ensure that

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JAMB Sets 16-Year Minimum Admission Age, Defines Criteria for Gifted Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 14, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will fully implement the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, following the recent approval of the 16-year age limit by the National Council on Education (NCE). During a press briefing, Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, discussed the outcomes of […]

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JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME Registration to Begin on February 3

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 31, 2025

The registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will now start on Monday, February 3, instead of the initially planned date of January 31. Fabian Benjamin, the public communication advisor for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), announced this in a statement on Friday. JAMB explained that the adjustment was necessary to […]

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JAMB Introduces New Feature to Help Candidates with Lost SIM Cards Before UTME/DE Registration

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 31, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a new option to support candidates who are unable to retrieve their lost SIM cards previously linked to their registrations. 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 […]

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JAMB 2025 UTME Registration, Mock, and Examination Dates (FULL DETAILS)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 28, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released significant dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced that the sale of forms will commence on January 31, 2025, and conclude on March 5, 2025. For Direct Entry applicants, the sale of application forms and e-PIN vending will […]

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JAMB Commences Centre Accreditation for 2025 UTME

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 18, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has started accrediting centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin emphasised the importance of the accreditation process as a fundamental step in preparing for the yearly examination. Benjamin stated, “All new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres