Jamb
JAMB has officially announced that the 2025 UTME registration will begin on January 31st and end on March 5th, 2025. This information was disclosed by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with media executives in Lagos on Sunday.
- Sales of Registration PINs will close on March 5th, 2025, while actual registration will end on March 8th, 2025.
- Candidates wishing to take the mock UTME must register and indicate their interest by February 23rd, 2025.
- The sale of Direct Entry application documents and e-PIN vending will run from March 10th to April 7th, 2025.
The Mock-UTME will take place on April 5th, 2025, while the main UTME will start on April 25th, 2025, and conclude on May 5th, 2025.
Age Limit and New Mock-Trial Test for Underage Candidates
In addition, JAMB will introduce a mock-trial testing examination for candidates who may not qualify for admission into universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education due to being below 16 years of age.
The Board will enforce the 16-year age limit for this year’s UTME registration. However, gifted candidates below 15 years old may still register, but to be eligible for admission, they must score at least 280 marks in the UTME and excel in the Senior Secondary Certificate and Post-UTME exams.
Registration Costs and Categories
JAMB also revealed that the cost of registration will vary, with four categories of e-PINs based on candidates’ interests and financial capabilities:
- Mock Only Trial Testing (for underage candidates) – ₦3,500
- Direct Entry Application – ₦5,700
- UTME Only (without Mock-UTME) – ₦7,200
- UTME with Mock-UTME – ₦8,700
The breakdown of the application documents includes:
- UTME/DE JAMB Application Fee (same as previous year): ₦3,500
- Reading Text: ₦1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
- CBT Mock Service Charge: ₦1,500
- Bank Charges: ₦500
- CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge: ₦1,500
Candidates will need to specify the type of e-PIN required at the time of purchase, as there will be no refunds after purchase.
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