JAMB 2025: Dates, Centres, and What Every Candidate Should Know

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially set the pace for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). With over a million Nigerian students seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, JAMB’s calendar is packed—and the rules are firm.

From registration timelines to exam centers, mock tests, and result checks, this comprehensive guide breaks down what every candidate must know to navigate JAMB 2025 successfully.

Key Dates to Remember

JAMB has outlined a detailed schedule that spans from registration to results. Missing any of these deadlines could cost you your chance at admission, so mark your calendar.

Important 2025 UTME/DE Dates:
UTME Registration: February 3 – March 8, 2025

Direct Entry Registration: March 10 – April 7, 2025

Mock Exam Slip Reprinting: Begins March 28, 2025

Mock Examination Date: April 5, 2025

Main Exam Slip Reprinting: Begins April 18, 2025

UTME Exam Dates: April 25 – May 5, 2025

UTME Result Release: Expected early May 2025

Cut-off Marks Announcement: June/July 2025 (Date TBA)

Stay updated via JAMB’s website: www.jamb.gov.ng or the the official X handle @JAMBHQ

How to Check Your JAMB Examination Centre

Your exam center isn’t guesswork—it’s assigned. Here’s how to confirm your exact location, date, and time ahead of the UTME.

Steps to Check Your Centre and Print Your Exam Slip:
Visit slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng

Enter your JAMB registration number or email address

Download and print your exam slip — it contains:

Exam date

Time

Location/center address

Reprinting begins April 18, 2025. Do it early to avoid last-minute rush.

Registration Requirements

To sit for the exam, you need to have completed the correct registration process. If you missed any of these requirements, you’re likely already ineligible.

Documents and Details You Must Have Submitted:
NIN (National Identification Number) – mandatory

Valid email address and phone number

O’Level results or selected “awaiting result” option

Recent passport photograph

Biometric verification during registration

Fees:
UTME: ₦7,200

UTME with mock exam: ₦8,700

Direct Entry (DE): ₦5,700

Guidelines Every Candidate Must Follow

JAMB has emphasized integrity and structure. From the state you write your exam to what you wear and bring, there’s no room for error.

Rules You Must Abide By:
Exam Location: You must take the exam in the state where you registered

Accredited Centres Only: Use only verified CBT centers – Check Here

Prohibited Items: Don’t bring phones, smartwatches, calculators, USBs, or any electronic gadgets into the hall

Minimum Age: You must be 16 years old by September 30, 2025

(Exception: High-performing candidates under 16 may qualify with a waiver)

Stay Safe from Scams
The “expo” culture is still alive—but JAMB is cracking down. Over 180 candidates have already been flagged for falling into the trap of miracle centers and fake sites.

Don’t Fall for This:
Fake websites or links claiming to offer answers

Fraudulent messages demanding extra payment

Offers to “help” change your exam center or result

Tip: Stick to only JAMB’s verified channels: www.jamb.gov.ng and @JAMBHQ

The Compulsory Novel You Must Read
Yes, literature is still part of the UTME—and JAMB provides the text you’ll be quizzed on in the Use of English paper.

This Year’s Novel:
“The Lekki Headmaster” by Kabir Alabi Garba

Study it thoroughly—it carries significant weight in the English section.

Smart Preparation Strategies
Passing JAMB isn’t just about cramming. A strategic approach increases your chances and reduces anxiety.

Tips to Boost Your Score:
Use the official JAMB syllabus and e-brochure

Practice past questions from credible sources

Take the optional mock exam to get familiar with the CBT environment

Practice timed mock tests to master time management

Avoid shortcuts or miracle centers—JAMB’s CAPS system verifies admissions strictly

After the Exam: What’s Next?
Finishing the UTME is just the beginning. You’ll need to take a few more steps to secure your spot in a tertiary institution.

Post-Exam Checklist:
Check your result: Via slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng

Accept or reject admission offers on your JAMB CAPS profile

Upload your O’Level result (WAEC, NECO, etc.) to qualify for admission

For Foreign Candidates
JAMB also caters to Nigerians abroad. Registration is slightly different, but equally structured.

What Foreign-Based Candidates Should Know:
Registration Fee: $30

Available Locations: Accra, London, Berlin, Johannesburg, Jeddah, and more

Registration: Done through Nigerian embassies in these countries

Common Pitfalls to Avoid
A lot of candidates lose out due to small, avoidable mistakes. Don’t be one of them.

Avoid These Mistakes:
Registering late or with incorrect information

Using unaccredited CBT centers

Believing or acting on unverified news

Losing the SIM card used for your JAMB profile/NIN

Ignoring official bulletins and updates

Useful JAMB Links
Official Website: www.jamb.gov.ng

Check CBT Centers: Accredited CBT Portal

Result Checker: UTME Results Portal

JAMB Bulletins: Weekly News and Alerts

Official X Handle: @JAMBHQ