Introduction to JAMB UTME Examination Policy
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided clarification regarding the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration and examination process. According to Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, candidates have the flexibility to register anywhere in the country and select any town nationwide from any registration point.
Registration and Examination Process
Computer-Based Test Centres are clustered according to towns for convenience, allowing candidates to choose the town where they wish to take the examination. For example, if a candidate selects Garki as their examination town, they must take the exam in a centre within the town and cannot be posted outside the town. This policy aims to provide candidates with the freedom to select their examination town from any location across the country, regardless of their state of registration.
Key Points of the Policy
- Candidates can register in one state and opt to take the examination in another state.
- The policy is designed to accommodate candidates’ preferences and ensure they can choose a location that is convenient for them.
- Candidates who had registered for the UTME and selected examination towns outside their state of registration are indeed permitted to sit for the examination in their chosen towns.
Upcoming UTME
The 2025 UTME is scheduled to commence on April 25 across the country. With this clarification, candidates can make informed decisions regarding their registration and examination locations. The flexibility in the registration and examination process is expected to reduce stress and inconvenience for candidates.
Conclusion
In conclusion, JAMB’s policy provides candidates with the flexibility to choose their examination location, regardless of their state of registration. This policy aims to make the registration and examination process more convenient and candidate-friendly. Candidates are advised to take advantage of this flexibility and choose an examination location that suits their needs.
FAQs
- Q: Can I register for UTME in one state and take the examination in another state?
- A: Yes, candidates can register in one state and opt to take the examination in another state.
- Q: How do I select my examination town?
- A: Candidates can select their examination town from any registration point, and they will be assigned to a centre within that town.
- Q: What is the commencement date of the 2025 UTME?
- A: The 2025 UTME is scheduled to commence on April 25 across the country.
