JAMB Officially Announces 2025 UTME Registration Exam/ Mock Dates/ Costs and Key Details; The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the details for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The registration process will commence on January 31, 2025, and close on March 5, 2025. This announcement was made by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with media executives in Lagos on Sunday.
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Key Registration and Exam Dates:
- Sales of Registration PINs:
Ends on March 5, 2025. - Actual Registration:
Ends on March 8, 2025. - Mock UTME:
Candidates interested in taking the Mock UTME must register and indicate their interest by February 23, 2025. The Mock UTME will take place on April 5, 2025. - Main UTME:
The main UTME will hold from April 25, 2025, to May 5, 2025. - Direct Entry (DE) Applications:
Sales of Direct Entry application documents and e-PIN vending will run from March 10, 2025, to April 7, 2025.
Age Limit and Mock-Trial Testing for Underage Candidates:
JAMB will enforce the 16-year age limit for this year’s UTME registration. However, the Board will introduce a mock-trial testing examination for candidates under the age of 16 who do not qualify for admission into universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education.
Gifted candidates below 15 years old may still register but must:
- Score at least 280 marks in the UTME.
- Excel in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Post-UTME.
Registration Costs and e-PIN Categories:
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JAMB has introduced four categories of e-PINs tailored to candidates’ interests and financial capabilities:
- Mock-Only Trial Testing (for underage candidates): ₦3,500
- Direct Entry Application: ₦5,700
- UTME Only (without Mock UTME): ₦7,200
- UTME with Mock UTME: ₦8,700
Breakdown of Costs:
- JAMB Application Fee: ₦3,500
- Reading Text: ₦1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
- CBT Mock Service Charge: ₦1,500
- Bank Charges: ₦500
- CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge: ₦1,500
Note: Candidates must specify their desired e-PIN type during purchase. Refunds will not be issued after purchase.
Preparation and Opportunities:
Prospective candidates are encouraged to begin their preparation early by downloading the JAMB CBT software and JAMB CBT app. Additionally, candidates can join the 2025 JAMB WhatsApp group for support and updates.
For business-minded individuals, there is an opportunity to set up JAMB CBT training centres or resell the JAMB CBT training software by joining the JAMB CBT Agent/Reseller programme.
Stay informed and prepared to maximize your chances of success in the 2025 UTME!
