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  • JAMB releases results of mock exams

    JAMB releases results of mock exams

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME, conducted on Thursday.

    This was made known in a statement in Abuja yesterday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

    Benjamin urged candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” to either 55019 or 66019 using the phone number (SIM) registered for the examination.

    He said the optional mock examination was designed to test the board’s annual innovations and provide candidates with an opportunity to experience the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment.

    According to him, the mock examination serves as a trial version of the UTME, allowing the board to test new innovations while helping candidates familiarise themselves with the CBT environment.

    Benjamin added that over the years, the initiative had successfully achieved its objectives, addressing noted lapses and equipping candidates with valuable experience for the main examination.

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    “A total of 200,115 candidates initially expressed interest in participating; however, two candidates later withdrew, resulting in 200,113 registered candidates.

    “Of those registered, 73,844 candidates were absent on the day of the examination, and 88 candidates failed the biometric verification screening.

    “Consequently, 126,181 candidates successfully sat for the examination, and results for 115,735 of these candidates are now available for viewing.

    “Additionally, 10,446 results are still being processed and will be released soon,”he said.

    He added that “the board acknowledges the delays experienced by some candidates during the examination and regrets any inconvenience caused.”

    According to the board, these challenges are anticipated due to the new features implemented to enhance the overall conduct of the main UTME. (NAN)

  • JAMB: 211,000 applicants sit for UTME Mock

    JAMB: 211,000 applicants sit for UTME Mock

    About 211,000 candidates on Thursday sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock exam conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) across designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in the country.

    JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who disclosed this while monitoring the exercise at a CBT centre in Bwari, Abuja, revealed that the results of the mock examination will be released on Friday.

    He said: “They will have the results tomorrow. The results will be ready. Those who finished, we are working now on their results, but we want to compare with the second batch, the third batch, and so on. And see that everything is working well. But later by tomorrow, they will have the results.”

    Explaining the purpose of the UTME Mock, Oloyede said the exercise was aimed at testing the board’s readiness for the main examination and experimenting with new strategies to improve the process.

    He stated: “The word is mock, and we want to say so far so good. What we want to do is to try some things. As students are getting wiser, we are also getting better.

    “Because we are doing certain things to ensure that those things are done. So we are trying to make sure that when we go for the exam, we will have gained experience and taken some lessons from our experience at the Mock level. So, so far, so good.”

    The Registrar, who said the only way to pass UTME is by studying hard, expressed concerns that some candidates are patronising rogue websites to cheat in the exam, adding that JAMB has also opened a decoy website targeting such individuals.

    He said: “We need to let the students know that the best way to pass the examination, UTME in particular, is to study. We are aware of some rogue websites asking people to come and pay so that they can help.

    “It cannot work. We have also opened our rogue website. As of this morning, about 180 students have paid.

    “So those students, because attempting to cheat is already an infraction. So those who paid into that account, looking for questions, we are going to deal firmly with them. And for many of the institutions, UTME is not a school-based examination.

    “We register students individually. That is why we tell the students, do not to give out their registration number. Do not register by proxy.

    “Do not give your registration number to anybody. Because some of these schools want to be able to brag that, oh, my 10 students from my school scored 280. There was a time when even the governor of a state was misinformed, and they were celebrating nothing. So this type of thing that people want to cut corners, we are abreast of all this. And we are doing everything possible (to stop it).

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    “We have about 180 of them. And we are going to deal with them firmly. We are going to cancel their results, both UTME and DE.”

    He advised candidates to steer clear of fraudulent websites and individuals claiming to offer assistance during the examination.

    “Some of them are paying N30,000 for something that will never work. And to some, when I look at those who have paid us this money, I smile,” he added.

    Recall that the 2025 UTME is scheduled to commence on April 25 at approved CBT centres across the country.

  • Mock Exam: JAMB pays N397m transport allowance to monitors

    Mock Exam: JAMB pays N397m transport allowance to monitors

    Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has paid over N397,030,900 as transport allowance to 1,909 persons who will monitor this year’s  Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday.

    JAMB’s Director of Finance, Mufutau Bello disclosed this during a meeting to assess the board’s readiness for the mock examination and the main UTME.

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    He said: “Much is at stake, including the dignity of our processes, the tertiary education system, and substantial financial resources—over N397,030,900 has been paid as transport allowances to the 1,909 officials travelling for the mock exercise scheduled for the 10th April 2025.

    “This amount represents only the initial phase, accounting for one-third of the total number of officials involved..”

  • JAMB to spend N397m on transport allowances for 1,909 officials monitoring Mock – UTME

    JAMB to spend N397m on transport allowances for 1,909 officials monitoring Mock – UTME

    About 1,909 officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will receive N397,030,900 as transport allowances to monitor the conduct of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    The examination is scheduled to hold on  April 10.

    JAMB’s Director of Finance, Mufutau Bello disclosed this during a meeting in Abuja to assess JAMB’s readiness for the mock examination and the main UTME.

    Bello, who emphasised the critical national importance of the two examinations, said that the amount released so far for transport allowances represented only the first tranche of payments, covering one-third of the total officials involved in the exercise.

    He stated: “The Mock exercise is the first phase of our core mandate, and we must, as always, distinguish ourselves. The nation relies on the success of this exercise; any shortcomings could tarnish the integrity of our education system.

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    “Much is at stake, including the dignity of our processes, the tertiary education system, and substantial financial resources—over N397,030,900 has been paid as transport allowances to the 1,909 officials travelling for the mock exercise scheduled for the 10th April, 2025.

    “This amount represents only the initial phase, accounting for one-third of the total number of officials involved.”

    Staff members, in response, pledged their full dedication to ensuring a successful and hitch-free conduct of both the mock exam and the main UTME nationwide.

    They also acknowledged public concerns over local travel allowances, clarifying that such discussions often arise from a limited understanding of the logistical scope involved in the nationwide examination process.

  • JAMB directs applicants to print mock notification slips

    JAMB directs applicants to print mock notification slips

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed applicants who registered for the optional 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mock to print their slips.

    The UTME mock examination would hold on Thursday, April 10, 2025 while the main UTME would hold on April 25.

    The board urged the applicants to visit its website to print the slips.

    It gave the directive in a statement signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Thursday.

    JAMB explained that the slips would allow applicants ample time to make necessary logistical arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.

    The statement said: “The 2025 UTME-Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing for those who registered to participate in the optional UTME-Mock exercise.

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    “This Notification Slip includes crucial information such as the examination date, venue (centre), time, and other essential details needed to successfully sit for the examination.

    “Candidates are encouraged to print their Notification Slip starting from Thursday, April 3, 2025. This will allow ample time to make necessary logistical arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.

    “Candidates are strongly advised to print their slips and familiarize themselves with their examination centres at least one or two days prior to the examination date. This preparation will ensure a smooth experience on the day of the examination.”

  • JAMB to DE candidates: Upload results or forfeit admission

    JAMB to DE candidates: Upload results or forfeit admission

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates who applied for admission in 2024 using the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) and Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) to visit any approved computer based test centre (CBT) to upload their results as soon as they are released.

    The board warned that failure to do so would result in disqualification from consideration for the 2024 DE admission.

    The board said this in a statement signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

    It added that any application marked as “awaiting result” (AR) that does not comply with the directive will be disqualified from admission consideration.

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    The statement reads: “All candidates who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry (DE) mode using awaiting results from IJMB or JUPEB should urgently visit any approved CBT centre to upload their results as soon as they are released.

    “Failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration for the 2024 DE admission.

    “During the 2024 DE registration period, some candidates registered with awaiting results from IJMB and JUPEB but have not yet uploaded these results.

    “Please note that no candidate will be considered for admission with awaiting results, similar to the policy for UTME candidates.

    “Any application marked as ‘awaiting result’ (AR) that does not comply with this directive will be disqualified from admission consideration.

    “It is essential that all candidate credentials are verified to determine their eligibility.

    “Candidates without uploaded results will be regarded as not having any results.

    “Additionally, candidates applying for the 2025 DE are encouraged to be proactive.

    “Ensure that your awaiting results are uploaded promptly upon release to change your status from AR and enhance your chances of admission.”

  • JAMB to direct entry candidates: upload your results or lose admission

    JAMB to direct entry candidates: upload your results or lose admission

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates who applied for admission in 2024 using the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) and Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) to visit any approved computer based test centre (CBT) to upload their results as soon as they are released.

    The board warned that failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration for the 2024 DE admission.

    The board said this in a statement by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Sunday in Abuja. 

    It added that any application marked as “awaiting result” (AR) that does not comply with the directive will be disqualified from admission consideration. 

    The statement reads: “All candidates who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry (DE) mode using awaiting results from IJMB or JUPEB should urgently visit any approved CBT centre to upload their results as soon as they are released. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration for the 2024 DE admission.

    “During the 2024 DE registration period, some candidates registered with awaiting results from IJMB and JUPEB but have not yet uploaded these results. Please note that no candidate will be considered for admission with awaiting results, similar to the policy for UTME candidates.

    “Any application marked as “awaiting result” (AR) that does not comply with this directive will be disqualified from admission consideration. 

    “It is essential that all candidate credentials are verified to determine their eligibility. 

    Candidates without uploaded results will be regarded as not having any results.

    “Additionally, candidates applying for the 2025 DE are encouraged to be proactive. Ensure that your awaiting results are uploaded promptly upon release to change your status from AR and enhance your chances of admission.”

  • Tertiary institutions present candidates with fake A’Level results for admission, says JAMB

    Tertiary institutions present candidates with fake A’Level results for admission, says JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused some tertiary institutions of presenting students with fake Advanced Level (A’Level) results forward for admission.

    The board said it observed that some institutions fail to verify the results used for admitting candidates, particularly those seeking Direct Entry (DE).

    JAMB said this in its weekly bulletin shared by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, yesterday in Abuja.

    The bulletin said: “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has observed that some institutions are failing to verify the results used for admitting candidates, particularly those seeking Direct Entry.

    “One of the fundamental purposes of the screening process is to ensure that only legitimate documents are used to consider and accept candidates for admission and registration. It is crucial for institutions to understand that this responsibility lies primarily with them.

    “JAMB initiated the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) approximately two years ago following an alarming report from Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The university revealed that out of 148 results it verified for admission, only six were genuine, while the remainder were fraudulent.

    “NIPEDS was established to facilitate the verification of A’Level qualifications, including certificates from foreign institutions, which are required for admission into Direct Entry programmes (not O’Level qualifications).

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    “Through NIPEDS, JAMB has received confirmations from foreign institutions alerting them to forged certificates presented by candidates. Recently, 13 additional A’Level certificates were identified as fake after being submitted for admission consideration, with some institutions having already proposed the candidates based on these fraudulent documents. The candidates involved have been referred to law enforcement agencies for prosecution.

    “Consequently, institutions that propose candidates for admission using fake certificates will be viewed as accomplices in this fraudulent activity.

    “While NIPEDS is a valuable tool, it does not replace the need for institutions to conduct their own verification and due diligence.

    “The most egregious example of forgery involves candidates who submitted forged Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE) results from ABU Zaria in an attempt to gain admission to ABU itself.”

    JAMB urged all institutions to “thoroughly verify all A’Level qualifications presented for admission, regardless of whether they were issued by their own institution or by others”

  • JAMB accuses tertiary institutions of admitting students with fake A’Level results

    JAMB accuses tertiary institutions of admitting students with fake A’Level results

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused some tertiary institutions of admitting students using fake Advanced Level (A’level) results without proper verification.

    In its weekly bulletin released on Monday in Abuja, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that the board recently uncovered 13 additional fraudulent A’level certificates submitted for admission consideration. Some institutions had already processed admissions for candidates using these fake documents.

    JAMB emphasised that the affected candidates have been referred to law enforcement agencies for prosecution, warning institutions to verify credentials to uphold the integrity of the admission process.

    The bulletin said: “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has observed that some institutions are failing to verify the results used for admitting candidates, particularly those seeking direct entry.

    “One of the fundamental purposes of the screening process is to ensure that only legitimate documents are used to consider and accept candidates for admission and registration. It is crucial for institutions to understand that this responsibility lies primarily with them.

    “JAMB initiated the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) approximately two years ago following an alarming report from Bayero University, Kano. The university revealed that out of 148 results it verified for admission, only six were genuine, while the remainder were fraudulent. 

    “NIPEDS was established to facilitate the verification of A’level qualifications, including certificates from foreign institutions, which are required for admission into Direct Entry programmes (not O’level qualifications).

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    “Through NIPEDS, JAMB has received confirmations from foreign institutions alerting them to forged certificates presented by candidates. Recently, thirteen additional A’level certificates were identified as fake after being submitted for admission consideration, with some institutions having already proposed the candidates based on these fraudulent documents. The candidates involved have been referred to law enforcement agencies for prosecution.

    “Consequently, institutions that propose candidates for admission using fake certificates will be viewed as accomplices in this fraudulent activity. 

    “While NIPEDS is a valuable tool, it does not replace the need for institutions to conduct their own verification and due diligence.

    “The most egregious example of forgery involves candidates who submitted forged Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE) results from ABU Zaria in an attempt to gain admission to ABU itself.”

    JAMB urged all institutions to “thoroughly verify all A’level qualifications presented for admission, regardless of whether they were issued by their own institution or by others.”

  • JAMB to begin 2025 Direct Entry registration March 12

    JAMB to begin 2025 Direct Entry registration March 12

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application will commence on Wednesday.

    The Board emphasized that the registration process is essential for candidates with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates who wish to gain admission into their preferred universities.

    JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    According to the statement, the commencement of DE registration follows the successful completion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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    “During this period, JAMB recorded a total of 2,030,627 registrations for the 2025 UTME, along with 200,115 for the Mock-UTME and 630 applications for the trial mock,” the statement said. 

    It added: “JAMB has emphasised the importance of adhering to all entry requirements, warning that serious penalties will be imposed on applications containing false declarations. A special committee will verify all submitted Advanced A Level Qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions.

    “Registration can only be done at JAMB Professional Registration Centres(PRC).”