The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that the 2025 UTME registration will begin on February 3rd, 2025 and end on March 5th, 2025.
This vital update was made by the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and it’s the green light all UTME candidates have been waiting for.
But wait—there’s more. JAMB has also released a comprehensive step-by-step registration guide. So before you rush to register, make sure you take your time to read through it carefully.
Key Dates You Must Not Miss
Let’s start with the most important part—the timeline:
- Registration Starts: February 3rd, 2025
- Sales of e-PINs End: March 5th, 2025
- Final Registration Deadline: March 8th, 2025
- Deadline to Register for Mock Exam: February 23rd, 2025
- Mock UTME Date: April 5th, 2025
- Main UTME Exam: April 25th to May 5th, 2025
- Direct Entry Registration: March 10th to April 7th, 2025
This means you have no time to waste. If you’re serious about gaining admission into your dream university, start preparing now.
What’s New in 2025?
Here are some fresh updates you need to know:
1. New Trial Test for Underage Candidates
JAMB has introduced a special “Mock Trial Testing” for candidates who are below 16 years of age and may not qualify for admission this year. If you’re under 16 but still gifted and determined, you can register if you score at least 280 in the UTME and pass your SSCE and Post-UTME with flying colors.
2. Strict Age Limit Enforcement
The age rule is now clear: candidates must be at least 16 years old to be eligible for admission into any tertiary institution. This means you’ll need to be honest about your age during registration.
How Much Does It Cost?
JAMB has provided four categories of registration, depending on your needs and whether you want to write the mock exam:
- Mock Only Trial Testing (for underage candidates) – ₦3,500
- Direct Entry (DE) Application – ₦5,700
- UTME without Mock Exam – ₦7,200
- UTME with Mock Exam – ₦8,700
Here’s the full breakdown of the costs:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| UTME/DE Application Fee | ₦3,500 |
| Reading Text | ₦1,000 |
| CBT Centre Registration Charge | ₦700 |
| CBT UTME Service Charge | ₦1,500 |
| CBT Mock Service Charge | ₦1,500 |
| Bank Charges | ₦500 |
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