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JAMB Commences 2025 UTME to Direct Entry (DE) Conversion

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

August 8, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the conversion process from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to Direct Entry (DE).

JAMB announces the commencement of UTME to Direct Entry (DE) Conversion, 2025

Who Should Use This Service?

This service is designed for candidates who initially registered for and sat the 2025 UTME, but also possess higher qualifications (such as ND, NCE, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, or a First Degree) and now wish to apply for 200-Level Direct Entry admission instead.

Where to Convert UTME to DE

  • Visit any JAMB-accredited Professional Registration Centre (PRC) or JAMB State Office across the country to initiate the conversion.
  • Ensure that your higher qualification meets the Direct Entry requirements of your chosen university and course before applying.

For students preparing for upcoming JAMB exams, download the Mentra JAMB CBT app on Android and iOS.

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Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.

Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Kelvin Adeleke

Aug 8, 2025

Can I do the UTME to DE conversion at a regular CBT centre near my house, or must it be a JAMB office?

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Anthony from Mentra

Aug 8, 2025

Hi Kelvin! Direct Entry registration and UTME-to-DE conversion are restricted to JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs), which are located at JAMB State and Zonal Offices.

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