The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres against conducting nighttime registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stressed that all registration activities must occur during appropriate hours to ensure the safety of candidates. While acknowledging the efforts of some centres to accommodate more candidates, the board insisted that such practices must not compromise security.
JAMB also publicly named and warned several CBT centres across the country for violating its registration guidelines. The affected centres are located in Kwara, Benue, Rivers, Jigawa, Abuja, Cross River, and Plateau states. The board stated that this serves as a final warning before disciplinary action is taken.
JAMB Addresses Admission Complaints, Warns Parents
JAMB also cautioned parents against making baseless allegations against universities over admission denials. The warning follows complaints, including one from Mr. Godwin Nsan, who accused the University of Calabar of unfairly denying his son admission.
Clarifying the matter, JAMB stated that Nsan’s son scored 201 in UTME with an aggregate of 34%, failing to meet the university’s cut-off marks. A similar case at the University of Jos involved a candidate who scored 345 but ranked 86th in a department where only 68 candidates could be admitted on merit.
JAMB further warned against the misuse of its “exceptionally brilliant window,” designed for candidates under 16. The board noted an unrealistic surge in applications under this category, unlike global standards where only a select few qualify.
Reaffirming its commitment to fair and transparent admissions, JAMB disclosed that a senior university official is currently facing prosecution for admission fraud, with four others under investigation.
“UTME is a ranking exam, and candidates must understand that admission is competitive. Parents should verify facts before making unfounded claims,” Benjamin emphasized.