The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres conducting nighttime registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing security risks.
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, stated on Sunday that while the Board appreciates the centres’ eagerness to accommodate candidates, registration must not compromise their safety.
“In light of this, JAMB provides clarity and issues a stern warning to the centres listed below, as well as any others that may consider engaging in similar practices, to immediately cease these activities,” the statement read.
The listed centres span several states, including Kwara, Benue, Rivers, Jigawa, Plateau, and Cross River. JAMB warned that no further notices would be issued before decisive actions are taken against violators.
JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the registration process and ensuring fairness, urging centres to prioritize candidates’ well-being over profit.
Meanwhile, JAMB has refuted recent allegations by some candidates and parents who claimed unfair denial of university admissions despite high UTME scores.
The Board cited a case involving Mr. Godwin Nsan, who accused the University of Calabar of unjustly denying his son admission. However, JAMB’s investigation revealed that the candidate’s aggregate score of 34% fell below the required thresholds—55% for Merit, 35% for Catchment, and 35% for Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS).
Similarly, a case involving a candidate who scored 345 in UTME but was ranked 86th for admission at the University of Jos was clarified. JAMB explained that admission ranking is based on overall candidate performance, not just individual scores.
JAMB urged parents to use its Ticketing Platform for clarifications before making public accusations. The Board also emphasized its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) as a transparent method to ensure fairness in university admissions.
Furthermore, JAMB highlighted that a senior university staff member is currently being prosecuted for admission-related crimes, with four others under investigation.
The Board reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against admission infractions and urged parents to manage their expectations regarding their children’s academic performance in a competitive system.
