Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during a courtesy visit by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) to his office in Bwari on February 25, 2025 explained that its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is not conducted over the internet but rather through a Local Area Network (LAN).
Prof. Oloyede clarified that the misconception UTME dependence on internet connectivity has contributed to unnecessary worries about potential technical glitches during the 2025 examination.
The registrar said, “The Board uses Local Area Network (LAN), which is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, campus, or building, using its own network protocols and is locally managed.”
Oloyede explained that LANs enable data distribution and network sharing within a limited area with the data encrypted and secured with additional safety measures before being made accessible on candidates’ computer terminals to initiate the examination.
Prof. Oloyede also explained JAMB’s partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) reaffirming that possessing a National Identification Number (NIN) remains a prerequisite for UTME registration.
He dismissed the concerns regarding data correction and changes obtained from NIMC, assuring that modifications are possible but must be justified before it can be effective.
In his own words, he said, “Change can occur when it becomes inevitable and where there is an apparent error, but this would not be done without a footnote to safeguard the integrity of the system.”
He explained that candidates and stakeholders can use the “REQUERY” feature on JAMB’s portal to resolve any discrepancies instead of attempting to erase or alter historical records.
Prof. Oloyede also said that UTME registration is different from school-based examinations like those conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) urging stakeholders to recognize this difference and ensure compliance with JAMB’s registration protocols.
Other information made available by the board were also outlined such as the 2025 UTME registration deadline which was said to remain March 8, 2025 with no extension, the registration process began on February 3 and will close as scheduled while the examination will commence on March 8, 2025.
JAMB has also outlined the registration costs: UTME candidates will pay N7,200, Direct Entry applicants N5,700, and those opting for a mock trial N8,700.
Meanwhile,, a separate mock trial for future candidates has been introduced at a cost of N3,500.