The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025, for the conduct of the mop-up examination for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s Public Communications Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, a total of 96,838 candidates are expected to participate in the exercise. This figure includes 5,096 candidates from spill-over cases who faced biometric verification issues during the main UTME, and 91,742 who were absent during the main and rescheduled exams.
Candidates are advised to print their examination notification slips from Monday, June 23, 2025, in preparation for the exercise, which will be held in 183 designated centres nationwide. A few other candidates have also been placed on standby.
JAMB reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on malpractice, announcing the delisting of 113 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for various infractions, ranging from technical failures to examination fraud. These centres are currently under investigation, and those found guilty will be prosecuted.
The Board also revealed that ongoing investigations have uncovered multiple malpractice syndicates involving school proprietors, tutorial centres, and a few JAMB staff. The Nigeria Police Force, State Security Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are assisting in tackling identity theft and examination-related crimes.
As a result, several examination towns have been deactivated, and affected candidates will be reassigned to nearby alternatives. JAMB appealed for the understanding of those affected.
In its effort to combat impersonation, especially by undergraduates, JAMB warned that institutions of those caught would be notified, and offenders risk expulsion and prosecution under the Examination Malpractice Act of 1999.
The Board stated that the first session of the mop-up exam will commence at 8:00 a.m., urging candidates to arrive at least one hour early. It also assured the public of fairness and integrity, noting that special squads of invigilators and security personnel will oversee the entire process.
ADEOLA KUNLE
