- JAMB announces 2025 UTME dates: Registration starts January 31, 2025, and closes March 5, 2025.
- Exam dates: Mock-UTME is April 5, 2025, and the main exam (UTME) is April 25, 2025, to May 5, 2025.
- Registration fees: ₦8,200 (with mock exam) and ₦7,200 (without mock exam).
- Age requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old on or before September 30, 2025.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Here are the key dates to keep in mind:
- Registration starts: January 31, 2025
- Registration closes: March 5, 2025
- Mock-UTME: April 5, 2025
- Main exam (UTME): April 25, 2025, to May 5, 2025
Candidates registering for UTME with a mock exam will pay ₦8,200, while those opting for UTME only will pay ₦7,200. The breakdown of the costs includes:
- UTME/DE JAMB application fee: ₦3,500
- Reading Text: ₦1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
- CBT Mock Service Charge: ₦1,500
- Bank Charges: ₦500
- CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge: ₦1,500
Additionally, JAMB has introduced a mock UTME for candidates below 16 years, which is not for admission purposes but to help them test their abilities ahead of the exam. To qualify for admission, candidates must be at least 16 years old on or before September 30, 2025 .
