JAMB releases 2025 UTME, DE registration guidelines

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has outlined the essential requirements for candidates registering for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). The registration officially commenced on Monday, February 3.

JAMB emphasized that all candidates must have a valid National Identification Number (NIN), which is now a mandatory prerequisite for registration. According to the board, candidates must generate a JAMB Profile Code by sending an SMS with “NIN [space] 11-digit NIN number” to 55019 or 66019.

The board explained that this Profile Code is required to purchase the JAMB ePIN from authorized banks, online platforms, and USSD services before completing registration at an accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre.

“Candidates applying for UTME must have a minimum of five credit passes in their O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE), including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings,” JAMB stated.

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The board also confirmed that candidates using awaiting results can apply but must upload their results before the admission process begins.

For Direct Entry (DE) applicants, JAMB specified that candidates must possess an ND, NCE, IJMB, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. In addition, they are required to provide their academic transcripts and other supporting documents to verify their eligibility.

JAMB further stated that the 2025 registration fees remain as follows:

• ₦7,200 for UTME (without Mock-UTME)
• ₦8,200 for UTME (with Mock-UTME)
• ₦5,700 for Direct Entry (DE)

To prevent fraud, JAMB advised candidates to complete their registration only at accredited CBT centres.

Additionally, all candidates are required to obtain and study The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Garba, the official JAMB-recommended novel for the Use of English examination.