The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has ruled out an extension for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration, which began on 3rd February and will close on 8th March 2025.
In a statement on Tuesday, February 25, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, stressed that the deadline remains unchanged, warning prospective candidates against last-minute registration.
“This deadline has been communicated in all advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME exercise,” the statement read.
JAMB also revealed that over 1.5 million candidates have already registered, aligning with its projections for the exam cycle.
“This notice is particularly important given the recent decline in the number of candidates registering for the examination.
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“We urge all individuals who wish to participate to register promptly and avoid waiting until the last minute,” it stated.
The board explained that its calendar is fixed, with several post-registration activities, including examinations, result processing, and admissions, all scheduled in coordination with other agencies.
“It is essential to note that the Board’s calendar is fixed, with numerous subsequent programmes scheduled after registration, including examinations, results management, and the 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,” JAMB said.