JAMB 2025: UTME registration, exam dates announced
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the schedule for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement on Monday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that the sale of application forms will run from January 31, 2025, to March 5, 2025.
For direct entry candidates, the sale of application documents and e-PINs will begin on March 10, 2025, and end on April 7, 2025.
The Mock-UTME is scheduled for April 5, 2025, while the main UTME will take place between April 25 and May 5, 2025.
Candidates registering for both the UTME and the mock exam will pay ₦8,200, while those opting for the UTME only will pay ₦7,200.
The breakdown of application fees includes:
- ₦3,500 for the application form
- ₦1,000 for the reading text
- ₦700 for CBT Centre registration
- ₦1,500 for CBT Centre UTME services
- ₦1,500 for CBT mock services
- ₦500 for bank charges
- ₦1,500 for the CBT mock-UTME centre
Prof. Oloyede also announced the introduction of a special mock UTME for candidates under 16 years old. This initiative is designed to help younger candidates evaluate their capabilities and is not intended for admission purposes.
Eligibility requirements for admission state that candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2025. However, exceptional candidates under the age of 15 may be considered for admission if they achieve a minimum score of 280 in the UTME and excel in their Senior Secondary Certificate and post-UTME examinations.