Ahead of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has trained at least 2,000 invigilators and issued a strict reminder to candidates regarding prohibited items inside CBT examination halls.
Why JAMB Trained 2,000 Examination Officials
During a virtual training session held on Saturday, 4th March 2023, the Board equipped officials with computer appreciation skills and troubleshooting steps to handle technical issues during the exam.
JAMB also instructed invigilators to:
- Arrive promptly at their assigned CBT centres.
- Conduct themselves professionally and handle malpractice cases calmly without causing commotion in the hall.
- Never extort candidates and actively protect candidates from any form of extortion.
Full List of Banned Items in the 2023 UTME Hall
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, reiterated that any candidate caught with prohibited items will face strict sanctions. Make sure you do not bring any of the following items into the exam venue:
- Mobile phones and calculators
- Smartwatches, smart buttons, and spyglasses
- Contact lenses
- Bluetooth devices, earpieces, cameras, microphones, and recorders
- Flash drives
- Wallets, purses, and keyholders
- Necklaces, rings, and bangles
- Books, pens, and biros
2023 UTME Exam Dates and Preparation
The 2023 UTME is scheduled to run from 29th April to 12th May 2023. With just weeks left before the examination, you can sharpen your speed and accuracy using the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS, which features over 60,000 past questions, detailed explanations, and video lessons.
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