Candidates can take UTME outside state of registration – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that candidates are allowed to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in any part of the country, regardless of where they registered.
This clarification comes in response to a misleading report suggesting that candidates must take the UTME in the same state where they registered.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board debunked the claim, describing it as inaccurate and capable of causing confusion among candidates.
“In a recent interview with a NAN reporter, I clarified that candidates are not restricted to taking the examination within their state of registration,” Benjamin stated.
“They have the flexibility to register anywhere in the country and select any examination town nationwide from any registration point.”
He explained that JAMB’s Computer-Based Test centres are organised according to towns to enhance accessibility and convenience, allowing candidates to choose a location that suits them best.
“For example, if a candidate selects Garki as their examination town, they must take the exam there. They cannot be posted to or take the exam in a different town, contrary to some claims,” he said.
The board emphasised the importance of correcting the misinformation to avoid unnecessary anxiety among candidates, especially those who selected towns outside their state of registration.
“To be clear, candidates who have registered for the UTME and selected examination towns outside their state of registration are fully permitted to sit for the exam in their chosen locations,” he affirmed.
Benjamin reiterated that JAMB’s registration system is designed to offer flexibility, allowing candidates to select examination towns irrespective of their state of residence or registration.
“For instance, a candidate can register in Lagos and choose to take the exam in Sokoto, or any other part of the country. This flexibility exists to accommodate individual preferences and enhance the convenience of the examination process,” he added.
He concluded by urging the public to disregard the erroneous report, reaffirming JAMB’s commitment to transparency and candidate-friendly policies.
