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JAMB 2023 Mock Exam Guidelines: Arrival Time & Biometric Rules

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

March 27, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finalized preparations for the 2023 Mock-UTME scheduled to hold nationwide on Thursday, 30th March, 2023.

JAMB ready for 2023 mock, candidates advised to be at their centres one hour before exam

Key Directives for 2023 Mock-UTME Candidates

  • Reprint Your Mock Slip: Candidates who registered for the mock must print their Mock Notification Slip online to confirm their CBT centre and session time.
  • Arrive One Hour Early: All candidates must be at their designated CBT centres at least one (1) hour before their scheduled exam time for biometric verification.
  • Warning Against Henna (Laale): Candidates are strictly warned not to apply laale (henna) drawings or paintings on their hands, as it interferes with fingerprint biometric verification.
  • Prohibited Items: Do not bring wristwatches, calculators, flash drives, mobile phones, or any electronic devices into the exam hall.

Practice with the Mentra JAMB CBT App

Whether you are taking the official mock or preparing straight for the main UTME, simulate the exact CBT experience using the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Aisha Sani

Mar 28, 2023

What if I already have henna (laale) on my fingers and my mock exam is on Thursday?

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Franklin from Mentra

Mar 28, 2023

Hi Aisha, try to gently wash or scrub the tips of your thumbs and index fingers with warm soapy water or lemon juice before Thursday so the fingerprint scanner can read your ridges clearly, and avoid applying any new henna before the main UTME.

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