UTME REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 8, NO EXTENSION EXPECTED

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has emphasized that the registration deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will not be extended beyond March 8.

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

Benjamin stated that the registration period, which began on February 3, will end on March 8, 2025, as initially 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.

Benjamin revealed that more than 1.5 million candidates have already completed their registration, meeting the board’s expectations 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.

Benjamin urged candidates to finalize their registration promptly and ensure they meet the deadline for the 2025 UTME.