As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) approaches, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued important instructions that every candidate must follow before, during, and after their examination.
Understanding and following these rules can make a big difference on your exam day. Here is everything you need to know.
Before the Exam
- Print Your Exam Slip: Candidates must print their 2025 UTME exam slip from the official JAMB slip reprinting portal once it is active.
- Know Your Centre and Time: Confirm your examination centre address, exam date, and time ahead of time.
- Arrive Early: Candidates are expected to be at their CBT centres at least two hours before their scheduled time.
- Prepare Valid Identification: Bring a recognized form of ID such as a national ID card or voter’s card if required.
- Dress Properly: Dress in simple and decent clothing. Avoid wearing suspicious or elaborate outfits that may lead to suspicion.
At the CBT Centre
- Follow Instructions from Officials: Listen carefully to centre officials and obey all instructions without argument.
- Biometric Verification is Mandatory: No candidate will be allowed to write the exam without passing through biometric (fingerprint) verification.
- No Electronic Devices Allowed: Items like mobile phones, wristwatches, calculators (outside the provided JAMB calculator), USB drives, Bluetooth devices, and smart glasses are strictly prohibited.
- Use Only Assigned Computers: Candidates must sit only at the computers assigned to them.
- Keep Calm and Focus: Stay focused during your examination and avoid any form of misconduct.
During the Exam
- Read Questions Carefully: Ensure you understand the questions before answering.
- Manage Your Time Wisely: There is a set time for each subject. Work smartly to complete all questions within the time.
- Submit Properly: After completing your exam, ensure you properly submit before leaving the computer.
- Seek Help Only from Invigilators: If you have any technical problem, quietly raise your hand for assistance. Do not communicate with fellow candidates.
After the Exam
- Leave the Centre Quietly: After submission, candidates should exit the exam hall and leave the CBT centre calmly.
- Await Official Results: Do not fall for fraudsters claiming to upgrade results. JAMB will release the results officially in due time.
- Monitor JAMB Announcements: Keep checking for official announcements concerning result checking and admission procedures.
Final Advice
The 2025 UTME is a serious national examination. Every candidate is expected to conduct themselves properly and responsibly.
JAMB has put in place strong measures to ensure fairness, so candidates must avoid anything that could lead to disqualification.
Success in UTME depends on good preparation, calmness, and discipline on the exam day.
We will continue to update you on all important information leading up to and during the UTME period.
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