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350,000 Candidates Sit for 2020 JAMB Mock Exam as Registration Closes

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

February 18, 2020

Approximately 350,000 registered candidates are sitting for the optional 2020 JAMB UTME Mock Examination today across accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.

350,000 UTME Candidates Take The 2020 JAMB Mock Exam Today

Over 2.1 Million Total UTME and Direct Entry Candidates Registered

Speaking in Abuja on Monday during the commissioning of JAMB's new ₦230 million Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) facility, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede confirmed:

  • No Registration Extension: The 2020 registration window closed as scheduled without extension.
  • Record Turnout: Over 1.9 million candidates registered for the 2020 UTME, while 200,000 candidates registered for Direct Entry (DE).
  • Main UTME Dates: The main 2020 UTME examination is scheduled to hold between March 14 and April 4, 2020.

With over 1.9 million UTME candidates competing for admission slots this year, start your intensive exam preparation right away on the Mentra JAMB CBT app (available on both Android and iOS), featuring over 60,000 past questions and detailed solutions.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Cynthia Okon

Feb 18, 2020

Over 1.9 million UTME candidates plus 200,000 Direct Entry! Competition for admission this year is going to be serious.

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Anthony from Mentra

Feb 18, 2020

You are right, Cynthia! That is the highest registration figure in JAMB's 41-year history. Scoring 250+ to 300+ in the main exam next month is the best way to stand out from the crowd.

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