The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the timetable for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to JAMB Registrar,Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the sale of UTME application forms will commence onJanuary 31, 2025, and close onMarch 5, 2025. Similarly, the sale of application documents and e-PIN vending for Direct Entry (DE) candidates will run fromMarch 10, 2025, toApril 7, 2025.
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TheMock-UTMEwill hold onApril 5, 2025, while themain UTME examinationis scheduled to take place fromApril 25 to May 5, 2025.
Candidates opting to take the mock exam alongside the UTME will pay a total of₦8,200, while those registering for the UTME alone will pay₦7,200. Below is a detailed breakdown of the costs:
Prof. Oloyede revealed the introduction of aspecial mock UTMEfor candidates below the age of 16. He explained that the initiative is meant to help underage candidates assess their abilities ahead of the main examination, emphasizing that it isnot for admission purposes.
The JAMB Registrar reiterated that candidates must be at least16 years oldon or beforeSeptember 30, 2025, to qualify for admission into any tertiary institution in Nigeria. However, exceptional candidates under the age of 15 may be considered for admission if they meet the following criteria:
This development underscores JAMB’s dedication to promoting inclusivity while maintaining academic excellence.
