The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially commenced across Nigeria, with nearly two million candidates sitting for the exam at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

At the Sascon School CBT Centre in Maitama, Abuja, candidates arrived early for the 7:00 a.m. session, with parents accompanying them for support.

The JAMB Supervisor, Dr. Emmanuel Adaji, confirmed a smooth exercise, noting that out of 200 expected candidates, only 11 were absent.

He also commended the timely presence of NSCDC officers and the centre’s organization.

He added that,the UTME at the centre continues until Monday, with multiple sessions daily.

Emphasizing punctuality, Dr. Adaji reminded candidates of the importance of arriving early saying the examination happens once a year and Some institutions even make accommodation provisions for candidates to arrive a day early.

He also stressed that, missed sessions cannot be rescheduled due to biometric and NIN-based system.

The examination officer further explained that in past years, when spillover candidates from neighboring states like Nasarawa or Minna were sent to Abuja centres, the expectation was for them to arrive a day before, especially if scheduled for morning sessions.

Meanwhile, some candidates shared their experiences at the centre, describing the process as orderly and efficient.

JAMB had previously conducted a mock-UTME for over 211,000 candidates to help them familiarize themselves with the CBT format.

The main examination officially today, April 24th, 2025.