Ahead of the 2023 registration kickoff on Saturday, 14th January 2023, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official breakdown of registration fees for UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates.
All JAMB payments are 100% cashless. You are not to pay any extra cash at any CBT centre, as the CBT centre service charges are already bundled into your e-PIN payment.
Official 2023 JAMB Fee Breakdown
| Fee Item | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| 1. UTME / Direct Entry Application Fee | ₦3,500 |
| 2. Reading Text (Official Novel) | ₦500 |
| 3. CBT Centre Registration Service Charge | ₦700 |
| 4. CBT Centre UTME Examination Service Charge | ₦1,000 |
| 5. CBT Centre Mock-UTME Service Charge (Optional) | ₦1,000 |
Total Amount Payable by Category
- UTME Candidates (Without Mock): ₦5,700
- UTME Candidates (With Mock Exam): ₦6,700 (The optional Mock exam holds on 16th March 2023)
- Direct Entry (DE) Applicants: ₦4,700
Next Steps for 2023 Candidates
Make sure you generate your 10-digit JAMB Profile Code before visiting an accredited CBT centre on or after 14th January 2023. To start your exam preparation right away, download and activate the Mentra JAMB CBT app (available on both Android and iOS) to practice past questions 100% offline.
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