The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially closed the registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Saturday, 8th March, 2025.
The registration process, which began on February 3, 2025, saw a total of 2,030,627 candidates successfully complete their registration, allowing them to participate in the UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025.
This number excludes the number of candidates who registered to sit the examination in foreign centres.
However, the Board has officially announced the commencement of sales for the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application documents, set to begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Additionally, 200,115 candidates expressed interest in taking the optional mock UTME, which is set for April 5, 2025.
Among these, 630 candidates have also registered for the trial mock examination, which will take place on the same date.
With the closure of the UTME registration, preparations for the annual examination are now in full swing.
This year, the Board has implemented several innovative measures to deter cheating and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
These measures have already led to multiple arrests of candidates attempting to use forged A-level results for admission, highlighting the effectiveness of the new system designed to detect such fraud.
Candidates are strongly advised to adhere to the examination rules and regulations and to refrain from any dishonest practices during the examination.
Speaking on the Direct Entry registration, Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communications Advisor, JAMB explained that the registration process is crucial for individuals who possess degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates and wish to advance their education at their preferred universities.
