The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned secondary schools—particularly private and elite schools—to immediately stop extorting huge sums of money from parents under the guise of conducting group 2020 UTME registration.
Why Secondary Schools Have No Role in JAMB Registration
- UTME Is Individual, Not School-Based: Unlike WAEC and NECO, which are school-based examinations, the JAMB UTME and Direct Entry (DE) exercises are strictly individual processes. Secondary schools have no operational role whatsoever in JAMB registration.
- Group Processing Causes Data Mutilation: JAMB revealed that bulk/group registration by schools has led to widespread data mutilation, mixed-up phone numbers, and locked candidate profiles.
- Approved Cost Remains ₦4,700 Total: Parents should ensure their children register individually and pay only the regulated fees: ₦3,500 for the e-PIN, ₦500 for the reading text, and a maximum of ₦700 as the CBT centre service charge.
After completing your registration, start your exam preparation early on the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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