Abuja — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that the much-anticipated 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is set to take place in January, although the exact date is yet to be announced.

The board has assured that it is prepared to offer what it describes as an “unprecedented registration and examination experience.”

In a statement released on Monday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board emphasized its commitment to conducting the most exceptional UTME in its history.

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“To achieve this, the Board has implemented comprehensive measures aimed at providing candidates and stakeholders with an unparalleled registration and examination experience,” the statement read.

JAMB disclosed that insights gained from the review of the 2024 UTME have been integrated into the meticulous planning for the 2025 examination.

“As part of its ongoing commitment to excellence, JAMB has thoroughly reviewed all processes related to the conduct of the 2024 UTME.

This review includes the generation of sufficient examination items to address the requirements of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) exercise, as well as the accreditation of examination centres and the registration process leading up to the examination and result management,” the bulletin noted.

The board highlighted the measures taken to prevent the recurrence of challenges faced in 2024.

“JAMB has successfully generated a satisfactory pool of examination items, completed the accreditation of centres, and set the registration date to commence in January 2025,” the statement added.

JAMB believes that candidates participating in the 2025 UTME will experience an examination like never before.

The board encouraged prospective candidates to create their profiles by sending a text message with their eleven-digit NIN number to 55019 to ensure a seamless registration process.

Additionally, JAMB issued a crucial warning regarding the use of henna, known as “Laali” or “Lale,” during the registration process.

“The application of henna on the fingers can lead to significant challenges during biometric verification, as it has been shown to obstruct the process of biometric verification.

Candidates who attempt to remove henna designs using harsh chemicals may inadvertently damage the whorls on their fingers, making biometric verification and authentication extremely difficult, if not impossible,” the board cautioned.

Candidates are advised to protect their ten fingers during both the registration and the examination, as successful biometric verification is mandatory for entry into the examination hall. Without it, candidates will be unable to access the exam questions.

JAMB’s comprehensive preparations and detailed guidelines underscore its commitment to providing a smooth and efficient registration and examination experience for the 2025 UTME candidates.