As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) approaches, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rolled out new updates, deadlines, and reminders to guide candidates and parents. With millions of students preparing to sit for the exam, every detail counts. From changes in mock slip reprinting to final reminders on cut-off marks, here’s everything you need to know today.
JAMB Reschedules Mock Exam Slip Reprinting to Saturday, April 5
In a recent announcement, JAMB confirmed that the reprinting of mock exam slips will now begin on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The earlier date of April 1 was adjusted to give the board and CBT centres more time to finalize logistics and candidate arrangements.
The mock exam slip is a vital document for candidates who registered to take the mock UTME. It contains the following important details:
- Name of candidate
- Exam date and time
- Mock CBT centre name and full address
- Batch/session information
- Candidate instructions and guidelines
To reprint the slip, candidates must visit JAMB’s official portal:
https://slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng/PrintExaminationSlip
They will need to enter their JAMB registration number, email address, or phone number used during registration. Once submitted, the slip will be displayed and available for printing.
JAMB also reminded candidates that arrival at the CBT centre must be before 7:00 a.m., regardless of the time printed on the slip. Biometric verification is scheduled to start by 7:25 a.m. sharp. Any candidate who fails to complete this step will not be allowed to participate in the mock exam, even with a valid slip.
Mock UTME Still Set for Thursday, April 10
Despite the change in slip reprinting, the 2025 JAMB Mock Exam date remains Thursday, April 10, 2025. This optional exam is meant to give candidates real-time experience of the computer-based testing environment ahead of the main UTME.
Although the mock exam does not affect admission, it can help reduce exam-day anxiety and improve candidate confidence. It also allows JAMB to test-run its technical systems nationwide and ensure CBT centres are fully functional.
Candidates are advised to visit their centres a day before the exam if possible and must not bring any banned items such as:
- Mobile phones
- Calculators
- Smartwatches
- Earphones or Bluetooth devices
- Bags or books
Only the printed slip and a simple biro are required.
Main JAMB UTME to Start on April 25
JAMB has reconfirmed that the main UTME will start as planned on Friday, April 25, 2025, and end on Monday, May 5, 2025. Candidates across Nigeria will be distributed into various centres, days, and sessions (morning, afternoon, or evening).
JAMB emphasized again that the arrival time for all candidates in the morning session is 7:00 a.m., not later. This is to ensure smooth biometric screening and a timely start to each exam session. The board has made it clear that there will be no second chances or rescheduling for any candidate who misses their session due to lateness or failure to complete biometric verification.
Candidates must treat the exam day as strictly timed and plan their movements ahead of time. JAMB advises that anyone unfamiliar with their centre location should locate it a day or two before their exam date to avoid confusion or delays.
JAMB 2025 Official Cut-Off Marks Remain Unchanged
JAMB has again confirmed the official cut-off marks for all categories of tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2025 admission year. These minimum scores remain as follows:
- Federal Universities – 140
- State Universities – 140
- Private Universities – 140
- Federal Polytechnics – 100
- State Polytechnics – 100
- Private Polytechnics – 100
- Colleges of Education – 100
These cut-off marks are the baseline for eligibility to apply, but institutions are allowed to set higher internal cut-off marks for specific courses based on demand and capacity.
Courses like Medicine, Law, Nursing, Engineering, and Computer Science in most universities often require scores between 180 to 250 or more, depending on the institution.
Support for Students Feeling Unprepared: 5 Strategies That Work
With the exam season approaching, many candidates are experiencing anxiety, especially those who feel they haven’t studied enough. Academic experts have shared five practical strategies to help such students stay focused and maximize their remaining study time:
- Create a Simple Timetable: Instead of trying to read everything at once, break your topics into smaller, manageable chunks and spread them across the next three weeks.
- Use the Official JAMB Syllabus: Focus only on the topics outlined in the JAMB syllabus and avoid wasting time on unrelated material.
- Practice with CBT Past Questions Daily: Practicing with real JAMB-style questions helps improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
- Join Study Groups or Peer Sessions: Studying with others can help fill knowledge gaps and make revision more engaging.
- Stay Consistent and Calm: Don’t panic. Steady, focused revision for a few hours each day can lead to serious improvement even at this stage.
Candidates are advised to remain hopeful and put in their best efforts. Even limited time, when used wisely, can make a big difference in performance.
FAQs on Private Polytechnic Admissions Now Live
JAMB2025.com has released a helpful FAQ guide for candidates interested in applying to private polytechnics in 2025. The guide answers key questions including:
- The minimum JAMB score for private polytechnics (100)
- Whether you can apply without choosing them in JAMB initially (yes)
- How to change your institution after being admitted
- What kind of screening to expect
This is especially useful for candidates looking for alternative options or hoping to secure a place even with lower UTME scores.
Visit jamb2025.com to read the full FAQs and stay updated on all admission-related news.
Final Reminder
With just over three weeks to the main UTME and one week to the mock, this is a critical time for all candidates. JAMB has urged candidates to:
- Reprint their mock slips from April 5
- Avoid lateness to any exam session
- Stick to the official channels for all updates
- Prepare wisely using the syllabus and past questions
For daily updates, trusted admission tips, and step-by-step guidance, candidates should keep checking jamb2025.com — Nigeria’s reliable online guide for JAMB candidates.
You said we should focus only on the topics outlined in the JAMB syllabus. How and where can I get it please??
Can JAMB plsssssssssssssssssss open up late registration, even if it’s for 2 day’s…