JAMB 2025: No Rescheduling for Latecomers and Absentees — Only Technical Issues Are Considered

As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) continues, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made it clear that latecomers and absentees will not be rescheduled if they miss their exams.

This announcement came in response to questions raised by candidates on social media after some missed their exams and were hoping for a second chance.

What JAMB Said About Latecomers and Absentees

In a recent statement through its official account, @JAMBHQ, the board explained:

“Candidates whose centres experienced technical glitches will be rescheduled. But such treatment isn’t available for latecomers and absentees.”

This means that:

• If you missed your exam because you arrived late, you will not be given another date.
• If you missed your exam because you didn’t show up at all, even if you later appeal, you will not be considered for rescheduling.

JAMB’s position is firm: personal errors or negligence are not grounds for second chances.

Who Will Be Rescheduled?

Only candidates who:

• Arrived at their centre on time,
• Faced a confirmed technical problem (such as system failure, hanging computers, or a cancelled session),
• Were properly documented by the centre officials when the issue occurred,

will be rescheduled to a new date after reprinting their exam slips.

These candidates are protected by JAMB’s guidelines because the fault was not theirs.

Why Punctuality Matters So Much in JAMB

JAMB insists on strict timing because:

• The exam is conducted in multiple batches nationwide.
• Centres must follow a national schedule.
• Delays affect the entire system, not just individual candidates.

That’s why candidates are always advised to:

• Arrive at the centre at least one hour before the exam time.
• Locate and confirm their centres a day before if possible.
• Prepare early to avoid traffic, accidents, or confusion on the exam day.

Final Words

For candidates writing JAMB:

• Arrive very early at your exam centre — hours ahead if possible.
• Stay ready because excuses for lateness or absence will not be accepted.
• If you face a genuine technical problem, report it immediately at the centre and follow JAMB’s instructions.

JAMB has shown that it will support candidates affected by system issues, but there will be no mercy for lateness or carelessness.

Stay smart, stay early, and stay prepared — your future is worth every sacrifice!