JAMB 2025 Update for March 24, 2025

JAMB 2025 Update. As of Monday, March 24, 2025, here’s the latest news on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) activities based on present information and ongoing timelines:

JAMB 2025 Update for March 24, 2025

1. UTME Registration Closed:
   The registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) officially ended on March 8, 2025. Over 2 million candidates registered, marking one of the highest turnouts in recent years. JAMB has reiterated that there will be no extensions, so if you missed the deadline, you’ll need to wait until the 2026 cycle.
2. Direct Entry (DE) Registration Ongoing:
   Registration for Direct Entry (DE) candidates, which allows admission into the 200 level of university programs, began on March 10, 2025, and is set to close on April 7, 2025. As of today, March 24, this process is still active. Candidates are urged to complete their registration at JAMB-accredited Professional Registration Centres (PRCs) before the deadline. Ensure your academic qualifications (e.g., ND, NCE, or equivalent) are uploaded to the JAMB portal, as universities won’t process admissions without this step.
3. Mock Exam Preparation:
   The JAMB Mock UTME is scheduled for April 5, 2025, less than two weeks from now. Candidates who opted for the mock during registration can reprint their exam slips starting March 28, 2025. This slip will detail your exam date, time, and venue. The mock is optional and costs an additional ₦1,500, aimed at helping candidates familiarize themselves with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. With today being March 24, you’re just days away from this reprinting window—start checking the JAMB portal later this week.
4. Main UTME Countdown:
   The main 2025 UTME is set to run from April 25 to May 5, 2025. Reprinting of exam slips for the main exam begins on April 17, 2025, giving you your specific exam date, time, and CBT centre. With about a month to go, candidates should intensify preparation using the JAMB syllabus, past questions, and the recommended novel, The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba, for the Use of English section.
5. Recent Developments:
   • Age Policy Dispute: JAMB is presently appealing a Delta State High Court ruling from February 27, 2025, which declared its 16-year minimum age requirement for university admission unconstitutional. For now, candidates under 16 can still register and participate, pending the appeal’s outcome. This could affect admission policies later this year.
   • Security Measures: JAMB has ramped up biometric verification and surveillance at CBT centres to curb malpractice. Several candidates with forged A-level results were caught during registration and barred from the process.
6. Today’s Focus:
   Given it’s March 24, the immediate focus is on DE candidates finishing registration and mock participants preparing for the April 5 test. If you’re a main UTME candidate, use this time to study—there’s no new registration activity today, but the clock is ticking toward the exam dates.

Action Points for March 24, 2025

• DE Candidates: Visit a JAMB-accredited centre today if you haven’t registered. Time’s running out with only two weeks left.
• Mock Candidates: Get ready to reprint your slip on March 28—check your profile on the JAMB portal (www.jamb.gov.ng) to ensure everything’s in order.
• All Candidates: Avoid banned items (phones, calculators, etc.) on exam day, as JAMB enforces strict rules. Focus on preparation over shortcuts.

This update reflects the latest JAMB timeline as of 08:30 AM WAT on March 24, 2025. Stay tuned to official JAMB channels for any last-minute announcements!