The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said 2,030,627 candidates registered for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board said this is the highest number of applications, it has received in its history of conducting the UTME.
This was contained in the board’s weekly bulletin in Abuja, on Monday. The board said registration for the examination closed on March 8.
In 2024, over 1.9 million candidates applied for the UTME. JAMB said that the number excludes the candidates who registered to sit for the examination in foreign centres.
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Additionally, 200,115 candidates expressed interest in taking the optional mock UTME, scheduled to hold on April 5, 2025.
“This year, the board implemented several innovative measures to deter cheating, and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
“These measures have already led to multiple arrests of candidates attempting to use forged A-level results for admission, highlighting the effectiveness of the new system designed to detect such fraud.
“Candidates are strongly advised to adhere to the examination rules, and regulations and refrain from any dishonest practices during the examination,” it added.
