The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to April 24.
The examination was supposed to commence on April 25 in over 700 computer based test centres nationwide.
Public Communication Advisor, JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
About 2,030,627 candidates have registered for the 2025 UTME.
Of these figures, 41, 026 candidates who applied for the examination are below 16 years.
This is the highest number of applications received by the Board in the history of UTME.
Last year, over 1.9 million candidates applied for the UTME.
The board directed applicants to print their notification dlips which contain vital information regarding their exam details.
The statement reads: “The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is now set to commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled date of Friday, April 25, 2025. This adjustment has been made to accommodate essential commitments by the Board and its partner agencies.
“In preparation for the examination, prospective candidates can now print their Notification Slips, which contain vital information regarding their exam details.
“What’s Included in the Notification Slip:
• Examination date
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• Venue (centre)
• Time
• Other essential details necessary for successfully sitting for the examination
“Candidates are encouraged to print their Notification Slips starting today, Saturday, April 19, 2025. This will provide ample time for logistical arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.
“How to Print Your Notification Slip:
1. Visit www.jamb.gov.ng.
2. Click on “2025 UTME Slip Printing.”
3. Enter your registration number and click on “Print Examination Slip.”
“It is strongly advised that candidates print their slips and familiarise themselves with their examination centres at least one or two days before the examination date. This preparation will help ensure a smooth experience on exam day.
“Examination Schedule:
“To reiterate, the 2025 UTME will begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Candidates are advised to print their Examination Notification Slips at least a day before the exam to confirm their examination dates and locations, making it easier to access their centres on the day of the examination.
“Please note that candidates will be assigned to centres within their chosen examination towns; no candidate will be placed in a centre outside their selected town.”
(The Nation)
