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Just like every other year since 1978, more than a million Nigerians are registering and gearing up to write the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
If you’re set to go on that same road, this post is for you. We’ll look at every necessary detail you need to know before and during your 2025 UTME registration.
We’ll also look at an alternative university admission route where you don’t need to write JAMB UTME.
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When Does 2025 JAMB UTME Registration Start?
Registration for the 2025 UTME began on Monday, 3rd February 2025 and is set to conclude on Saturday, 8th March 2025. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s advisable to register early to avoid last-minute issues.
What Are the Requirements for JAMB Registration?
Before starting the registration process, ensure you have the following:
- Personal Contact Details: A valid email address and an active phone number.
- National Identification Number (NIN): This is mandatory for all candidates.
- O’Level Results: These results can be uploaded later if not available at the time of registration.
- Biometric Data: This will be captured during registration at JAMB-accredited centres.
- Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old in the admission year.
JAMB has however announced that candidates below 16 who sit for the 2025 UTME may be considered for admission if they demonstrate exceptional academic ability.
Also: Everything you need to know about the UTME
How Do You Register for JAMB UTME? (Step-by-Step)
- Obtain Your NIN: If you haven’t already, enrol for your National Identification Number (NIN) through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) or their verified centres.
- Create a JAMB Profile:
- Send your NIN via SMS to 55019 or 66019 in the format: NIN 12345678901.
- You will receive a Profile Code on the phone number you use.
- Purchase the e-PIN:
- Visit any accredited bank, POS terminal, or use online platforms to buy the JAMB e-PIN using the Profile Code received.
- Visit an Accredited CBT Centre:
- With your e-PIN, proceed to an accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to complete your registration.
- Provide necessary personal information, choose your preferred institutions and courses, and have your biometric data captured.
- Collect Essential Materials:
- Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a compulsory reading text and other relevant materials.
2025 UTME Registration Fee Breakdown
The total cost for the 2025 UTME varies depending on whether you opt to take the mock examination:
The breakdown is as follows: UTME/DE application fee- ₦3,500, Reading Text,- ₦1,000, CBT centre registration service charge- ₦700, CBT Centre UTME service charge-₦1,500, CBT Mock service charge- ₦1,500, Bank charges- ₦500, CBT Mock-UTME centre service charge- ₦1,500.
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UTME with Mock Examination
- UTME with Mock Examination: ₦8,700
- Application Fee: ₦3,500
- Reading Text: ₦1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
- CBT Mock Service Charge: ₦1,500
- Bank Charges: ₦500
UTME without Mock Examination
- UTME without Mock Examination: ₦7,200
- Application Fee: ₦3,500
- Reading Text: ₦1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
- Bank Charges: ₦500
For Direct Entry (DE) candidates, the total fee is ₦5,700, while mock trial testing for future candidates is ₦3, 500.
When Will the JAMB UTME Happen?
The 2025 UTME is slated to take place from Friday, 25th April 2025, to Monday, 5th May 2025. Candidates will be assigned specific dates within this period. Details regarding examination venues and times will be provided on the examination slips, which can be reprinted closer to the exam date.
What Is the Recommended Text for 2025 JAMB UTME?
The recommended reading text for the Use of English paper in the 2025 UTME is “The Lekki Headmaster” by Kabir Alabi Garba. This text is compulsory and will be provided to candidates during registration.
Must I Write JAMB UTME?
For most Nigerian universities, the UTME is a mandatory requirement for admission into undergraduate programmes. However, institutions like Miva Open University, degree-awarding and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), offer alternative admission routes where you don’t need to write JAMB.
At Miva, candidates are not required to take the UTME. Applicants just need WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB results with a minimum of five credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
However, JAMB Regularisation will be completed to formalise the admission process where necessary.
Requirements to Study at Miva Open University
Miva Open University offers a flexible and accessible learning environment. To apply, you need:
- O’Level Results: A minimum of five credits in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
- Direct Entry Qualifications (if applicable): Candidates with an ND, NCE, or equivalent qualifications can apply for direct entry admission.
- No UTME Requirement: Miva Open University does not require candidates to sit for JAMB UTME, making higher education more accessible to many students.
- Application Process: Prospective students can apply online through the Miva website by filling out the application form and submitting the required documents.
Final Thoughts
Preparing for the 2025 JAMB UTME is a crucial step in securing university admission. With these exam details, you can avoid last-minute issues or mistakes and have a smooth application process.
However, if you’re looking for an alternative that does not require JAMB, Miva Open University offers an excellent opportunity to achieve your academic goals without the stress of the UTME.
Whether you choose the traditional university route or a flexible online programme like Miva, the most important thing is to select a path that aligns with your educational and career aspirations. Start preparing today and take a step towards a brighter future!
51 Responses
I really Love to hear this good news.
Is it possible to write UTME and then upgrade to DE?
Hi, Felix. Yes, that’s possible. But that will be after you have written the UTME. And for admission into Miva, direct entry requires ND, NCE, or equivalent qualifications, which means you have to have attended school to get them. You still don’t need to write the UTME/DE exams for admission to Miva.
I really want to get apdate always
Sss ce
Okay but is there a way u can write jamb without being up to 16
So a candidate who will clock 16 this year November can register
I graduated since 2021 must I provide my neco certificate.befor I will be admitted
Interested
That’s great, Moses. Please, apply here.
Hi, Umaru. Yes, you would need to provide your results during the application process. You can visit the application page to see all you’ll need.
Hi, Lukman. According to JAMB, the candidate must be 16 years old by September of that year (which is when most schools resume).
Hi, Abdul. According to JAMB, you must be 16 years old by September (which is when most schools resume). Otherwise, you may take the mock trial testing to get familiar with the system before you’re ready.
Hi, Joshua. We’ll try to keep you posted!
Hi, Yusuf. Yes, you can apply to Miva with SSCE/O’ level results.
I lost my profile code
How can I get it again
Wow good, I pray this 2025 UTME favour everybody
When is the deadline for registration???
Those informations are so useful thanks.
I have my profile code, valid and active email address, NIN and phone number. Should I proceed to the registration centre or is there any other thing I need to do before proceeding to the registration centre?
Please where is the miva university
Can 17 years old write jamb
Thanks for the blog. I have a question: if a candidate wants to join Miva this year but won’t be taking this year’s JAMB exam, can they still apply if they plan to take the exam in the future?
Thank you for this crucial and vital information..now i can go and register, i’m no longer a novice 😊
May God help us, all through out the exams
Is there any form of examination organized by JAMB for DE applicants?
can i take my exam online?
Undergrads at Miva take their exams at physical centres closest to their location but Masters’ students take theirs online.
Yes, there is, Oliver. The dates are not yet out.
Yes, Habibat.
Hi, Kassam. Miva’s main campus is located in Utako, Abuja. You can get specific directions on Google Maps. However, students can study from anywhere in the world.
Kindly proceed to the registration centre, Emmanuel.
Saturday, 8th March 2025
Hi, Innocent. Kindly visit the JAMB e-facility website at http://www.jamb.gov.ng/efacility and login to your account. You’ll find it in the top left corner.
You can also type “RESEND” in capital letters followed by a space. Type your JAMB registration number in the next space, and send the SMS to 55019. You’ll receive your profile code again.
Yes, David. If you’ll be joining Miva Open University, you won’t have to write JAMB at all.
Is it possible to apply for both jamb and DE at the same time?
I will be sixteen by april and i don’t know if i should collect under age form or not
You can go ahead, Josephine.
No, it’s not
Pls does miva university offer nursing
Yes, Chidinma. Kindly check the Nursing page.
Do they do pharmacy
Can you register jamb with a mistake on your NIN before correcting it
Hi, Akeni. No, Miva doesn’t offer pharmacy.
Hi, Angel. It’s best you have the correct details on your NIN that match the ones on your JAMB profile before you register fo JAMB. To correct the details on your NIN, please visit the nearest NIMC office (not necessarily where you registered the National ID card the first time). Make sure it’s NOT an agent shop for registration but the main NIMC office around you. Then tell them about the errors.
Am already register for jamb but what is worrying me now is about knowing how to use computer to write exam
I got a free form, but is it possible to pass JAMB without go to lesson?
Please when will the direct entry form for 2025 be out.(registration date and deadline day)
Hello, Chidi. Direct Entry (D/E) application starts Monday, 10th March 2025 and ends Monday, 7th April 2025.
Hi, Omolade. Congratulations. However, it’s necessary for you to study well for JAMB UTME. You can use the uLesson app to take practice exams and mock exams.
Hi, Isaac. You would need to take mock exams by JAMB or watch instructional YouTube videos on this like:
– How to use the mouse
– What CBT looks like