The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plan to commence registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in January.

The Board whichh made this known in its Monday Bulletin obtained in Abuja, however, failed to set specific date in January next year for the opening of portal and the rollout of the registration documents.

According to the Board, it has implemented comprehensive measures aimed at providing candidates and stakeholders with an unparalleled registration and examination experience.

JAMB further stated that as part of its commitment to excellence, it has thoroughly reviewed all processes related to the conduct of the 2024 UTME.

This review according to the Board includes the generation of sufficient examination items to address the requirements of CBT exercise, as well as the accreditation of examination centres and the registration process leading up to the examination and result management.

It said Insights gained from the 2024 review have been integrated into the rigorous planning for the 2025 UTME, disclosing that robust measures to prevent the recurrence of the few challenges faced in 2024 have been established.

?JAMB has successfully generated a satisfactory pool of examination items, completed the accreditation of centres, and set the registration date to commence in January 2025.

?The Board believes that candidates participating in the 2025 UTME will experience an examination like never before. As prospective candidates await the official registration rollout, they are encouraged to create their profiles by sending a text message: NIN (space) followed by their eleven-digit NIN number to 55019.

?This will ensure they can complete their registration without delays when the time arrives,? the Board noted.

On some of the innovations introduced to ensure a smooth registration process for prospective candidates, the Board advised them to adhere to the strict warning regarding the use of henna, also known as ?Laali? or ?Lale.?

JAMB explained that the application of henna on the fingers can lead to significant challenges during biometric verification, as it has been shown to obstruct the process of biometric verification.

?Additionally, candidates who attempt to remove henna designs using harsh chemicals may inadvertently damage the whorls on their fingers, making biometric verification and authentication extremely difficult, if not impossible.

?Candidates are advised to protect their ten fingers for both the registration and the examination itself, as successful biometric verification is mandatory for entry into the examination hall. Without it, candidates will be unable to access even the exam questions.

?This message serves as a reminder for anyone considering the application of henna to refrain from doing so to ensure a seamless registration experience,? it stated. (Nigerian Tribune)

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