The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the date for the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to accommodate 96,838 candidates who missed the main or resit exams, or faced biometric verification issues.
This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who explained that candidates can begin printing their examination notification slips starting Monday, June 23.
Benjamin stated, “The first session for the examination day begins at 8:00 am. Candidates scheduled for this session are strongly advised to arrive at their centres at least one hour before the commencement of the exam.”
He further clarified that the mop-up exercise will cover:
- 5,096 spill-over candidates and those who failed biometric verification during the main UTME.
- 91,742 candidates who were absent from both the main and resit UTME examinations due to various reasons but were granted special dispensation for the 2025 cycle.
The mop-up UTME will be conducted in 183 centres nationwide, with additional candidates kept on standby in case of technical or operational adjustments.
113 CBT Centres Delisted Over Malpractices
In a related development, JAMB has announced the delisting or suspension of 113 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country. These centres were implicated in various infractions during the 2025 mock, main, and resit UTME exercises.
According to the Board, some centres were delisted due to technical failures, while others were involved in examination malpractice, including identity theft and collusion with organized cheating syndicates.
“In addition to centres being delisted for technical deficiencies, a large number of CBT centres are currently under suspension due to their involvement in ongoing national security investigations. Those found culpable will be prosecuted and permanently blacklisted,” the statement read.
Security Agencies Commended for Crackdown on Exam Malpractice
JAMB extended appreciation to Nigeria’s security apparatus, particularly the State Security Service (SSS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for their unwavering support and commitment to tackling exam fraud.
The Board revealed that ongoing investigations have led to the arrest and prosecution of numerous offenders, including:
- Some JAMB officials,
- Professional examination takers,
- School proprietors,
- Operators of illegal tutorial centres.
The Board reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward malpractice and stressed that the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admissions process remains non-negotiable.
Candidates affected by the mop-up exam are advised to stay updated via official JAMB platforms and to comply strictly with all examination protocols.
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