2025 UTME: Candidates Commend JAMB for Smooth Conduct of Exercise

Candidates participating in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the smooth and hitch-free conduct of the exercise at various centres in Awka and surrounding areas.

The examination, which started nationwide on Thursday, 24th April, is scheduled to end on Monday, 5th May, and serves as the gateway for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.

Candidates Share Positive Experiences

Three candidates — Sella Maris Nwattah, Gloria Onuora, and Chukwujekwu Evans — expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and process at their respective centres.

They reported that:

• The computers functioned properly without system crashes.
• Biometric verification was smooth and fast.
• Instructions were clear, and invigilators were professional.

The candidates also wondered why many people hold the wrong belief that JAMB examinations are extremely difficult to pass, noting that with proper preparation, the exam is very manageable.

“The process was smooth, and honestly, if you study well, there is nothing to fear about JAMB,” one of the candidates said.

JAMB Officials Decline Comments

Efforts to get official reactions from JAMB supervisors at the centres visited proved unsuccessful.
The JAMB Coordinator for Anambra State, Mrs. Jema Iheme, also declined to speak to reporters when approached for official statistics on the number of candidates sitting for the exam in the state.

Final Words

The positive feedback from candidates in Awka is a strong indication that JAMB’s efforts to improve the UTME process are paying off.
As the 2025 UTME continues across the country, many candidates are gaining more confidence that a smooth, fair, and successful examination is possible.

Good luck to everyone still preparing to sit for their exams!