The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a revised start date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which will now commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the initially scheduled Friday, April 25.
This update was revealed in a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, and posted on the Board’s official X handle on Saturday.
The statement read,
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is now set to commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled date of Friday, April 25, 2025. This adjustment has been made to accommodate essential commitments by the Board and its partner agencies
As part of the exam preparations, JAMB has announced that prospective candidates can now print their Notification Slips. These slips include important information such as the exam date, venue (centre), time, and other essential instructions to ensure a smooth examination process.
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“What’s included in the Notification Slip: Examination date, venue (centre), time, other essential details necessary for successfully sitting for the examination,” the statement further explained.
Candidates are advised to start printing their Notification Slips from today, Saturday, April 19, 2025.
It added,
Candidates are encouraged to print their Notification Slips starting today, Saturday, April 19, 2025. This will provide ample time for logistical arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.
To print their examination slip, candidates should: “Visit www.jamb.gov.ng, click on ‘2025 UTME Slip Printing,’ enter their registration number, and then click on ‘Print Examination Slip,’” the statement advised.
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JAMB also strongly encouraged candidates to visit their designated centres in advance.
The Board said,
It is strongly advised that candidates print their slips and familiarise themselves with their examination centres at least one or two days before the examination date. This preparation will help ensure a smooth experience on exam day.
The Board emphasized that no candidate will be assigned to a centre outside their chosen examination town.
The statement concluded,
Examination Schedule: To reiterate, the 2025 UTME will begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Candidates are advised to print their Examination Notification Slips at least a day before the exam to confirm their examination dates and locations, making it easier to access their centres on the day of the examination. Please note that candidates will be assigned to centres within their chosen examination towns; no candidate will be placed in a centre outside their selected town.
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