2025 UTME Registration and Exam Date

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), a body charged with conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has announced dates and guidelines for the 2025 tertiary institutions entrance examination.

According to JAMB, registration for the 2025 UTME registration will commence on Wednesday, January 15, and ends on Wednesday, February 26.

This announcement was made through the Board’s Monday Bulletin, which was obtained in Abuja. However, JAMB has not yet specified an exact date for the opening of the registration portal and the release of registration documents.

Eligibility Requirment for 2025 JAMB:

All prospective candidates planning to register for JAMB in 2025, need to meet the following requirements:

• NIN: Candidates must possess an 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN) obtained from any NIMC enrolment centre or NIMC mobile app to create a JAMB profile and register for examinations.
• Profile Code: Candidate must have a JAMB Profile Code created from the 10-digit code that is sent to you after sending your NIN to 55019 or 66019 via text.
• Active Phone Number: Applicants must have a valid phone number to create their JAMB profile and receive important updates from JAMB. (It is important to use the same phone number throughout the registration process and exam period).
• Active Email Address: Candidate must have a functional email address for creating your JAMB profile and accessing your registration details.
• O’Level Or A’Level: Applicants need to have their A’level or O’level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE) results ready before registering for JAMB. You can also apply with awaiting results for those who are still waiting for their results. You must upload your final result to the JAMB portal before admission
• e-Pin: Candidates must have an e-PIN to allow them to register for JAMB.
• Personal Information: Applicant must provide personal information such as your name, date of birth, gender, state of origin, local government area, and more including a passport photograph, undergo biometric verification (thumbprint), and provide your signature.”

n of the exam board. However, it is advisable to start your preparation early in order to achieve a high score.

2025 Jamb Registration and Exam Dates:

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the date for the start of the 2025 JAMB application. Here are the important dates:

• Registration for the 2025 UTME registration will commence on Wednesday, January 15, and ends on Wednesday, February 26.
• Mock examination will hold Friday, March 7, 2025.
• Mock slip reprinting will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
• Jamb Examnination will hold on April 18 to 28, 2025
• Result will be released on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Please note that the dates may still change at the discretion of the exam board. However, it is advisable to start your preparation early in order to achieve a high score.

Steps to Register for JAMB 2025/2026

After getting your National Identification Number (NIN) obtained from a NIMC centre proceed to do the following to register successfully for JAMB:

• Go to the official JAMB portal at www.jamb.gov.ng and create your profile using your NIN, a valid email address, and phone number.
• After registration, verify your profile using the confirmation code sent to you via SMS and email.
• Get an e-PIN from any authorised outlets like Zenith, Access, or FirstBank, online platforms, or through USSD codes. The e-PIN costs N3,500 and is valid for one-time registration.
• Take your e-PIN, NIN, O’level results, passport photograph, and any other required documents to a JAMB-approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre.
• Fill out the registration form, choose your examination date and centre, and complete biometric verification.
• Take a printout of your registration slip which includes your personal details, examination schedule, and centre. You will also be given a CD with the JAMB syllabus and e-brochure to guide your study.