The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a special mop-up examination for candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during a stakeholders' meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, stating that the special waiver will cover the more than 5.6% of registered candidates who missed the main or rescheduled exams, regardless of the reason for their absence.
Why JAMB Approved the Special Mop-Up
- The decision was made to ensure that no candidate is left behind due to unforeseen circumstances, biometric challenges, or short-notice rescheduling during the earlier exercises.
- Professor Oloyede also reminded stakeholders that the UTME is a placement test designed to rank candidates for limited admission slots across Nigerian tertiary institutions, reaffirming the Board's commitment to fairness and transparency.
How to Prepare While Waiting for the Exam Date
JAMB will announce the exact date and slip-printing schedule for the mop-up examination shortly. If you missed your earlier exam, use this second chance wisely by practicing daily on the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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