The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced the introduction of a 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock Trial for underage students. This initiative aims to help young candidates prepare adequately before they become eligible to sit for the actual UTME at age 16.
Purpose of the UTME 2025 Mock Trial
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JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, revealed this update during a stakeholder meeting on January 28, 2025. He stated that the mock trial will provide early exposure to the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment, ensuring underage candidates are well-prepared before taking the actual UTME upon reaching the required age.
This move aligns with the Ministry of Education’s decision in 2024 to set the minimum age for UTME and tertiary admissions at 16 years.
Registration and Fees for the 2025 UTME and Mock Trial
JAMB has outlined the registration fees for various categories of the 2025 UTME:
- UTME without Mock: N7,200
- UTME with Mock: N8,200
- Direct Entry Fee: N5,700
- Trial Testing Mock (for underage students only): N3,500
JAMB clarified that candidates will not be required to pay any additional service charge to any CBT centre.
Key Dates for UTME 2025 Registration
The 2025 UTME registration will commence on Friday, January 31, 2025, and will close on March 5, 2025. A detailed advertisement containing all major registration guidelines will be published and aired across various media platforms.
About JAMB and UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) is responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a mandatory test for students seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education.
Candidates must have obtained either the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), or an equivalent National Examination Council (NECO) certificate before registering for UTME.
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The 2025 UTME Mock Trial for underage students is a significant step by JAMB to improve preparedness and ensure smoother transitions into tertiary education. Prospective candidates and their guardians should take note of the registration timelines and ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education’s age requirement.