Tag: UTME

  • JAMB dissociates self from false, misleading messages on UTME

    JAMB dissociates self from false, misleading messages on UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dissociated itself from the ongoing circulation of false, misleading, and criminal messages targeting candidates who registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    The JAMB spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said these messages were being disseminated by suspected fraudsters with the intent to defraud unsuspecting individuals.

    Benjamin noted that the perpetrators had exploited the numerical variant of UTME, 8863, and merged it with the Board’s sort code, ‘55019’, to create a deceptive sort code that mimics JAMB’s official messaging system.

    According to him, through this fraudulent scheme, they have been sending misleading messages to candidates, falsely claiming to detect manipulations in their JAMB details and urging them to contact certain individuals who will “assist” in resolving these fabricated issues.

    “We want to emphasise that these messages are not from JAMB. Security agencies have been notified and are actively tracking the perpetrators behind this scam.

    “Candidates are strongly advised to ignore such messages. This is a common tactic employed by fraudsters, who seek to exploit the examination period to deceive and defraud innocent candidates.

    He, therefore, urged the general public to remain vigilant and critically assess the messages they receive, adding that any communication that does not align with JAMB’s official channels or uses suspicious language or instructions should be treated as fraudulent.

  • 2025 UTME: JAMB deploys decoy website to tackle malpractices

    2025 UTME: JAMB deploys decoy website to tackle malpractices

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has deployed a decoy website to tackle malpractices in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.

    JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Thursday, while monitoring UTME Mock at some Computer Based Test, CBT centres in Abuja.

    No fewer than 211,000 candidates participated in the examination that took place cross designated CBT centres in the country.

    Oloyedey revealed that the results of the mock examination will be released on Friday.

    “They will have the results tomorrow. The results will be ready. Those who finished, we are working now on their results, but we want to compare with the second batch, the third batch, and so on. And see that everything is working well. But later by tomorrow, they will have the results,” he said.

    Explaining the purpose of the UTME Mock, Oloyede said the exercise was aimed at testing the board’s readiness for the main examination and experimenting with new strategies to improve the process.

    “The word is mock, and we want to say so far so good. What we want to do is to try some things. As students are getting wiser, we are also getting better…..

    “Because we are doing certain things to ensure that those things are done. So we are trying to make sure that when we go for the exam, we will have taken experience and taken some lessons from our experience at the Mock level. So, so far, so good,” he said.

    The Registrar, who said the only way to pass UTME is by studying hard, expressed concerns that some candidates are patronizing rogue websites in order to cheat in the exam, adding that JAMB has also opened a decoy website targeting such individuals.“We need to let the students know that the best way to pass the examination, UTME in particular, is to study. We are aware of some rogue websites asking people to come and pay that they can help.

    “It cannot work. We have also opened our own rogue website. And as of this morning, about 180 students have paid.

    “So those students, because to attempt to cheat is already an infraction. So those who paid into that account, looking for questions, we are going to deal firmly with them. And many of the institutions, UTME is not a school-based examination.

    “We register students individually. And that is why we tell the students, do not give out your registration number. Do not register by proxy.

    “Do not give your registration number to anybody. Because some of these schools want to be able to brag that, oh, my 10 students from my school scored 280. There was a state where even the governor of a state was misinformed, and they were celebrating nothing. So this type of thing that people want to cut corners; we are abreast of all this. And we are doing everything possible (to stop it).

    “We have about 180 of them. And we are going to deal with them firmly. We are going to cancel their results, both UTME and DE,” Oloyede said.

    He advised candidates to steer clear of fraudulent websites and individuals claiming to offer assistance during the examination.

    “Some of them are paying N30,000 for something that will never work. And to some, when I look at those who have paid us this money, I smile,” he added.

    Recall that the 2025 UTME is scheduled to commence on April 25 at approved CBT centres across the country.

  • Defying Age: 94-Year-Old Adedapo Idowu Registers for 2025 UTME, Pursues University Dream

    Defying Age: 94-Year-Old Adedapo Idowu Registers for 2025 UTME, Pursues University Dream

    In an inspiring turn of events, 94-year-old Adedapo Idowu has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), aiming to fulfill his lifelong ambition of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan.

    This remarkable development marks the first instance in the over 40-year history of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) where a nonagenarian has enrolled for the examination.

    Idowu’s journey to this milestone was highlighted in JAMB’s latest bulletin, where he expressed that his previous apprehensions about pursuing higher education at his age have been alleviated.

    “I can now attain my dream at an advanced age,” he stated, reflecting his renewed confidence in achieving academic success.

    The nonagenarian attributed his decision to register for the UTME to his enduring desire to study Political Science at Nigeria’s premier university.

    He described the registration process as seamless and commended JAMB for integrating the National Identity Number (NIN) into the procedure.

    This integration, according to Idowu, has streamlined data collection and eliminated potential discrimination against the elderly, underprivileged, and individuals with disabilities.

    “The registration staff gave me a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue,” Idowu noted, emphasizing the inclusive atmosphere he experienced.

    He encouraged JAMB to maintain this positive trajectory to ensure continued access to education for all demographics, particularly the marginalized sectors of society.

    Idowu’s determination serves as a testament to the adage that learning is a lifelong endeavor. His story has garnered widespread attention, inspiring many and challenging societal perceptions about age and education.

    In a recent interview, he advised fellow candidates to uphold professionalism and contentment in their academic pursuits, underscoring the importance of dedication and a positive mindset.