The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially suspended the compulsory use of the National Identification Number (NIN) for the registration of candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE), shifting its implementation to 2021.
Why JAMB Suspended NIN for the 2020 UTME
Announcing the decision during a press briefing at JAMB Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, on Saturday, Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede explained that the suspension followed widespread logistical difficulties experienced by prospective candidates at National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) enrolment centres nationwide.
- Register for 2020 UTME/DE Without NIN: Candidates can now register for the 2020 UTME and Direct Entry starting Monday, 13th January 2020 without providing a National Identification Number.
- Full Implementation Moved to 2021: Moving the mandatory requirement to 2021 gives NIMC adequate time to set up registration points around CBT centres nationwide and clear the backlog for prospective 2021 candidates.
- Exam Date Remains March 14, 2020: The commencement date for the main 2020 UTME remains Saturday, March 14, 2020.
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