The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially shifted the commencement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously slated Friday, April 25, 2025.
Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor made this known in a statement he shared on the Board’s official X handle on Saturday.
“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,” the statement partly read.
As the commence draws near, JAMB made it known that candidates can now start printing their notification slips which contains several details such as the examination date, venue (centre), time, and other instructions necessary for a smooth examination conduct.
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 encouraged to begin printing their Notification Slips starting Saturday, April 19, 2025 (Today).
“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,” it added.
To print the examination slip, candidates are required to: “Visit www.jamb.gov.ng, click on ‘2025 UTME Slip Printing.’ Enter your registration number and click on ‘Print Examination Slip”, the statement advised.
JAMB also further advised that candidates should visit their respective examination centers ahead of their scheduled examination date.
“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 said.
The Board reiterated that no candidate would be posted outside their selected examination town.
“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”, the statement concluded.
