The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that over 1.6 million candidates have registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The registration deadline is March 8, 2025. JAMB said there will be no extension of this date.

JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, shared this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the deadline is final and has been widely announced.

The board advised candidates to complete their registration early. This will help them avoid last-minute rush or disqualification.

The statement also mentioned a drop in the number of registrations. JAMB urged anyone planning to take the exam to register now instead of waiting until the last minute.

JAMB explained that their schedule is fixed. The registration deadline affects other activities like exams, result processing, and admissions.

Any delay in registration could affect JAMB’s plans and disrupt partners like schools and exam centers.