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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that a total of 1,687,860 candidates have registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into Nigeria universities
In its weekly bulletin, the Board noted that the registration figure was achieved over a span of 26 days, with just six days remaining before the registration deadline of 8 March 2025.
The registration exercise, which commenced on 3 February 2025, has seen a consistent increase in the number of applicants.
Meanwhile, the Board had earlier projected that about two million candidates would register for this year’s UTME, a figure consistent with previous years.
JAMB also published that there has been a prompt in disbursing payments to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres involved in the registration process. Within the first and fourth week, the board paid N1.2 billion as registration charges.
In the first week alone, JAMB stated that it registered 201,867 candidates, as reported in its weekly bulletin.
In the second week, 560,025 candidates were registered, 528,832 candidates registered in the third week, while by the fourth week, the cumulative number rose to 1,290,715 registered candidates.
In a recent statement, JAMB reiterated that there would be no extension of the registration period beyond 8 March 2025.
The Board emphasised the importance of adhering to the established timeline to ensure the smooth execution of subsequent processes, including examinations, results management, and admissions exercises.
What is UTME in Nigeria
- The exam is a test of knowledge, speed, and accuracy.
- It consists of 180 questions and takes two hours to complete.
- The exam assesses problem solving, critical thinking, and scientific concepts.
- English is compulsory for all candidates.
- The subject combination depends on the candidate’s desired course of study.
- The exam helps JAMB select and place qualified candidates into Nigerian universities.
- The exam helps create an equitable distribution of available space in tertiary institutions.
- You can prepare for the UTME by studying for the subjects you want to take on the exam.
- You can also practice critical thinking and problem solving.
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