The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially adjusted the starting date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Candidates and parents are advised to note that the UTME will now officially begin on Thursday, 24th April 2025.
This update comes as JAMB continues to fine-tune arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful examination process across all accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
How the New Date Was Confirmed
The adjustment in the examination schedule became clear during the ongoing reprinting of examination slips, which started on Saturday, 19th April 2025.
Candidates who have successfully reprinted their slips noticed that their examination dates now start from 24th April,
instead of the earlier widely expected date of 25th April.
This confirms that JAMB has officially fixed a new date for the beginning of the 2025 UTME.
What This Means for Candidates
With the exam now starting on Thursday, 24th April 2025, candidates must:
- Reprint their exam slips immediately and confirm their personal schedules.
- Check carefully the date, time, and venue assigned to them.
- Arrive early at the examination centre, at least two hours before their scheduled time, for biometric verification and clearance.
Candidates must also follow all JAMB examination guidelines strictly to avoid any problems at their CBT centres.
Reminder on Other Key Points
JAMB has maintained that:
- Candidates must bring only their reprinted examination slip and any official identification as required.
- Banned items like mobile phones, calculators, and bags are strictly prohibited in CBT centres.
- Biometric verification remains compulsory before candidates are allowed to write the exam.
Final Note
The 2025 UTME will now officially begin on Thursday, 24th April 2025.
Candidates are encouraged to stay calm, keep checking their slips, and prepare carefully for the examination.
JAMB is expected to continue monitoring activities at all centres to ensure a smooth exercise across the country.
Stay connected to official JAMB updates to avoid missing any new announcements.