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JAMB Extends 2023 UTME Registration to 22nd February

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

February 20, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the 2023 UTME registration exercise to accommodate candidates affected by recent electronic banking and cash scarcity challenges across Nigeria.

JAMB extends e-PIN vending for 2023 UTME till Feb 20th, registration ends on Feb. 22nd

New 2023 UTME Registration Deadlines

In a statement signed by JAMB's Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, candidates should take note of the updated closing dates:

  • Close of e-PIN Sales: Monday, 20th February 2023.
  • Close of UTME Registration at CBT Centres: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023.

Current Registration Statistics

As of the initial close of e-PIN sales on Tuesday, 14th February 2023, a total of 1,527,068 candidates had successfully registered for the 2023 UTME, including 168,748 candidates who opted to sit for the optional Mock-UTME.

If you have not yet registered, visit any accredited JAMB CBT registration centre immediately before the final window closes on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023.

Exam Dates and Preparation

The main 2023 UTME will take place from 29th April to Monday, 12th May 2023. Once your registration is complete, begin your revision immediately with the Mentra JAMB CBT app on Android or iOS to practice over 60,000 past questions with step-by-step explanations.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Somto Chukwu

Feb 20, 2023

I already bought my e-PIN today, Monday 20th February. Can I still do my biometric capture on Tuesday or Wednesday?

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Emmanuel from Mentra

Feb 20, 2023

Yes, Somto! Since you already have your e-PIN, you have until Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 to complete your biometric capture and registration at an accredited CBT centre.

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