This news was culled from the Punch Nigeria

25th February 2025

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reiterated that there will be no extension of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration beyond March 8.

This was stated in a press release issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

According to Benjamin, the registration period, which commenced on 3 February, will close on March 8, 2025, as previously announced.

“This deadline has been clearly communicated in all advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME exercise,” he said.

“We wish to inform all prospective candidates that there will be no extension of the registration period. This notice is particularly important given the recent decline in the number of candidates registering for the examination.

“We urge all individuals who wish to participate to register promptly and avoid waiting until the last minute,” he added.

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Benjamin disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates have already registered, which aligns with the board’s projections for the 2025 examination cycle.

“It is essential to note that the Board’s calendar is fixed, with several other scheduled activities after registration, including the examination, results processing, and admissions exercise.

“These timelines are coordinated with other agencies whose operations depend on the completion of our processes. Therefore, extending the registration period would disrupt not only JAMB’s plans but also those of our partners,” he explained.