No fewer than 211,000 candidates participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock exercise held on Thursday across designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known while monitoring the exercise at a CBT centre in Bwari, Abuja. He revealed that the results of the mock exam would be released on Friday.
“They will get their results tomorrow. We are currently working on the results of those who have completed the test. We want to compare data from different batches to ensure everything runs smoothly,” Oloyede said.
He emphasized that the mock exam was organized to assess JAMB’s preparedness for the main UTME and to test new innovations that could enhance the overall examination process.
“It’s a mock exam, and so far, so good. We’re experimenting with new strategies because, as students get more sophisticated, we must also evolve. This allows us to learn and improve ahead of the main examination,” he added.
Oloyede reiterated that the only guaranteed way to succeed in the UTME is through diligent study. He expressed concern over candidates who resort to fraudulent means, particularly those engaging with rogue websites claiming to offer assistance.
“We’ve discovered some rogue websites luring candidates with fake promises. Unfortunately, some students fall for these scams. To counter this, we’ve set up our own decoy site, and as of this morning, 180 candidates have already paid into it,” he disclosed.
He warned that these students would face strict penalties, including the cancellation of both their UTME and Direct Entry (DE) results, stressing that such infractions would not be tolerated.
“UTME is not a school-based exam. Each student registers individually. We caution candidates against giving out their registration numbers or allowing others to register on their behalf,” he said.
He also criticized schools and officials who attempt to inflate scores to gain public praise. “In one state, even the governor was misled into celebrating scores that were not genuine,” he noted.
Prof. Oloyede advised candidates to avoid being deceived by individuals or websites claiming to offer exam help, warning that some were charging up to N30,000 for services that are bound to fail.
The 2025 UTME is scheduled to officially commence on April 25 at accredited CBT centres across the country.
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