The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates and stakeholders of an extraordinary experience in the upcoming 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), slated for January.
While the exact date is yet to be announced, the examination board has expressed its readiness to deliver what it describes as an “unprecedented registration and examination experience.”
In a statement released through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB highlighted its commitment to excellence, revealing that extensive measures have been taken to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2025 UTME.
The board noted that lessons learned from the 2024 examination cycle were instrumental in shaping its plans for the new year.
“In line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” the bulletin stated, “the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, is committed to conducting the most exceptional Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in its history.”
Preparations include the creation of a comprehensive pool of examination questions, the accreditation of test centers nationwide, and meticulous planning for registration and result management.
Registration is set to commence in January, and prospective candidates are encouraged to begin creating their profiles by sending their National Identification Number (NIN) to 55019.
The bulletin read in part: “In line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, is committed to conducting the most exceptional Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in its history.
‘’To achieve this, the Board has implemented comprehensive measures aimed at providing candidates and stakeholders with an unparalleled registration and examination experience.
“As part of its ongoing commitment to excellence, JAMB has thoroughly reviewed all processes related to the conduct of the 2024 UTME.
‘’This review includes the generation of sufficient examination items to address the requirements of CBT exercise, as well as the accreditation of examination centres and the registration process leading up to the examination and result management.
“The insights gained from the 2024 review have been integrated into the rigorous planning for the 2025 UTME.
‘’Consequently, the Board has established robust measures to prevent the recurrence of the few challenges faced in 2024. JAMB has successfully generated a satisfactory pool of examination items, completed the accreditation of centres, and set the registration date to commence in January 2025.
“The Board believes that candidates participating in the 2025 UTME will experience an examination like never before.
‘’As prospective candidates await the official registration rollout, they are encouraged to create their profiles by sending a text message: NIN (space) followed by their eleven-digit NIN number to 55019. This will ensure they can complete their registration without delays when the time arrives.”
“To ensure a smooth registration process for prospective candidates, it is crucial to adhere to the strict warning regarding the use of henna, also known as ‘Laali’ or ‘Lale.’
“The application of henna on the fingers can lead to significant challenges during biometric verification, as it has been shown to obstruct the process of biometric verification.
“Additionally, candidates who attempt to remove henna designs using harsh chemicals may inadvertently damage the whorls on their fingers, making biometric verification and authentication extremely difficult, if not impossible.
“Candidates are advised to protect their ten fingers for both the registration and the examination itself, as successful biometric verification is mandatory for entry into the examination hall. Without it, candidates will be unable to access even the exam questions.
“This message serves as a reminder for anyone considering the application of henna to refrain from doing so to ensure a seamless registration experience, “it further said.
