THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a change in date for the commencement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The examination will begin on Thursday, April 24, a day earlier than the previously scheduled date of April 25.
The adjustment, according to a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, on Saturday, April 19, was made to accommodate essential commitments by the Board and its partner agencies.
JAMB said in preparation for the examination, it had opened its portal for candidates to print their examination notification slips, starting Saturday, April 19.
The slip contains essential details such as the examination date, venue, and time, which are crucial for a smooth participation in the exam.
“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,” the statement added.
Candidates were also advised to print their slips as early as possible and visit their centres before the scheduled date to avoid last-minute challenges.
The Board also urged candidates to visit the official JAMB website and input their registration details.
“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,” the statement added.
The Board stressed that no candidate would be posted to centres outside their selected examination towns.
“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 statement added.
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