As preparations intensify, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will officially begin on Thursday, 24th April 2025 across accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
This follows the successful commencement of the slip reprinting exercise, where candidates are currently confirming their dates, times, and venues.
Key Details About the 2025 JAMB Examination
Candidates sitting for the 2025 UTME should take note of the following important updates:
- The examination will start on Thursday, 24th April 2025 and will continue in batches for several days.
- Examination sessions are divided into different time slots each day, starting from 6:30 AM at many centres.
- Each candidate’s date, time, and venue are strictly based on what appears on the reprinted examination slip.
- Late arrival or missing the scheduled session without valid reasons could lead to disqualification.
What Candidates Must Bring to the Exam Centre
Candidates are required to come with:
- A printed copy of their reprinted JAMB examination slip showing their exam details.
- Approved means of identification if requested.
- Only permitted items, as specified by JAMB.
Bags, phones, calculators, smart watches, or any electronic device are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
Biometric Verification is Compulsory
Before candidates are allowed into the examination hall, biometric verification (fingerprint capture) will be conducted.
Candidates who fail biometric verification will not be allowed to take the examination, and no excuses will be entertained.
JAMB has stressed that biometric verification is the only method of identity confirmation on exam day.
Final Advice to Candidates
As the examination day approaches, candidates are advised to:
- Reprint their examination slips as early as possible,
- Visit their examination centres ahead of their scheduled date to familiarise themselves with the location,
- Plan for early arrival on exam day — preferably two hours before the scheduled time,
- Prepare all necessary materials and focus on their studies.
Candidates should also avoid relying on fraudulent sources claiming to offer “help” for the examination.
JAMB has intensified monitoring to ensure strict compliance with all examination rules.
Conclusion
The 2025 JAMB UTME is a critical step for all candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Preparation, punctuality, and compliance with JAMB regulations are the keys to success.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to stay calm, stay informed, and remain determined as they approach their examination day.