With the 2021 JAMB UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registration scheduled to run from April 8 to May 15, 2021, early preparation is the best way to avoid registration mistakes and score high in the exam. Here are the six most important things you should sort out right now.
6 Things Every 2021 UTME Candidate Must Do Now
- Get Your National Identification Number (NIN): NIN is a mandatory requirement for the 2021 UTME/DE registration. If you have not enrolled at NIMC yet, do so immediately and verify that the name and date of birth on your NIN slip match your O'Level records.
- Finalize the Course You Want to Study: Choose a course that matches both your passion and your strongest academic subjects rather than picking a programme at random at the CBT centre.
- Research Your Target Universities and Polytechnics: Confirm that your chosen first-, second-, and third-choice institutions actually offer your course, and check their previous cut-off marks, catchment policies, and school fees.
- Confirm Your UTME and O'Level Subject Combinations: Check the official JAMB Brochure to verify the exact four UTME subjects and five O'Level credits required for your course so you do not get disqualified during admission screening.
- Ask for Expert Guidance Early: If you are confused about special waivers or subject combinations for a specific university, ask experienced mentors before paying for your e-PIN.
- Start Studying Smart With Past Questions: Do not wait until you finish registering to start studying. Download the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS, to practice over 60,000 past questions, detailed explanations, and timed CBT mocks.
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Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.
