The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says it has concluded the registration process for over two million candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, which will be held in April.

According to an update in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, the registered number of candidates, as of March 8, 2025, excludes those registered for the examination at foreign centers.

It further stated that the registration process, which started on February 3, 2025, saw a total of 2,030,627 candidates successfully complete their registration, allowing them to participate in the UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025.

JAMB reiterated that 200,115 candidates have indicated interest in taking the optional mock UTME, slated for April 5, 2025.

“200,115 candidates expressed interest in taking the optional mock UTME, which is set for April 5, 2025.

Among these, 630 candidates have also registered for the trial mock examination, which will take place on the same date,” the board noted.

With registration now closed, JAMB has shifted focus to examination security, implementing new anti-cheating measures to ensure the integrity of the test.

According to the bulletin, these measures have already resulted in the arrest of multiple candidates attempting to gain admission using forged A-level results.

JAMB cautioned candidates against engaging in any form of malpractice, emphasizing that strict monitoring systems have been put in place to detect and penalize fraud.

The board warned all candidates to strictly adhere to examination guidelines and refrain from any dishonest practices.

It emphasized that UTME registration is separate from school-based exams like WAEC and NECO, urging stakeholders to acknowledge this distinction and adhere to its registration protocols.