The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the registration period for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will conclude on March 8, 2025, without any extension.
This decision was made clear by JAMB Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, emphasizing that the deadline has been “clearly communicated in all advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME exercise”.
Dr Benjamin urged prospective candidates to register promptly, citing a recent decline in registration numbers. “We wish to inform all prospective candidates that there will be no extension of the registration period. This notice is particularly important given the recent decline in the number of candidates registering for the examination. We urge all individuals who wish to participate to register promptly and avoid waiting until the last minute,” he said.
Despite the decline, over 1.5 million candidates have successfully registered, aligning with the Board’s projections for the 2025 examination cycle. Dr Benjamin explained that the Board’s calendar is fixed, with subsequent programs scheduled after registration, including examinations, results management, and admissions exercise.
“These timelines are coordinated with other agencies whose operations rely on the completion of our processes. Therefore, extending the registration period would disrupt not only the Board’s plans but also those of our partners,” he added.
The Board encouraged candidates to complete their registration as soon as possible and adhere to the established timeline for the 2025 UTME.
