The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a nationwide mop-up examination for 96,838 candidates who were unable to participate in the main 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who revealed that affected candidates will be able to print their examination notification slips beginning Monday, June 23.
JAMB stated that the mop-up exercise aims to ensure that no eligible candidate is left behind due to technical glitches or other verified challenges. However, the Board also used the opportunity to crack down on irregularities uncovered during the main UTME. As part of its enforcement efforts, JAMB has suspended 113 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria for various infractions, ranging from technical failures to aiding examination malpractice.
In a sweeping disciplinary move, some towns have also been disqualified from hosting the mop-up exam due to widespread irregularities. Candidates originally scheduled in these locations will be reassigned to new centres within reasonable proximity. JAMB emphasized that this move is part of a broader effort to sanitize the examination process and maintain the credibility of Nigeria’s tertiary admissions system.
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The examination board has also intensified its crackdown on impersonation, revealing that the mop-up exam will serve as another layer of investigation to expose identity fraud. According to Dr. Benjamin, the Board has identified several cases involving undergraduates who were paid to sit for the UTME on behalf of others. These impersonators are now facing investigation and possible prosecution.
Candidates scheduled for the mop-up are reminded that the first exam session begins at 8:00 a.m., and are advised to arrive at least one to one and a half hours before the start time. Late arrival may result in disqualification, as JAMB reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance with exam protocols.
JAMB also extended its appreciation to the country’s security agencies for their strong collaboration in the ongoing investigations into exam malpractice and identity theft. The partnership, according to the Board, has already led to multiple arrests and active prosecutions, reinforcing its resolve to preserve the integrity of Nigeria’s examination system.
As the countdown to June 28 begins, JAMB says it remains committed to fairness, transparency, and accountability in all its examinations and admissions processes.
