•JAMB candidates
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has begun in 887 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
Over 2 million candidates are expected to participate in the examination, reports Daily Trust.
The examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) which commenced today is expected to come to an end on May 5.
At a CBT centre in Kurudu, Abuja, candidates arrived early with their parents, especially those scheduled for the 7 a.m. session.
A candidate, who gave her name as Mary, said she was there early but would write in the next badge.
At the Sascon International School CBT centre, some candidates who spoke to journalists said it was a smooth experience.
One of the candidates at the centre, who is writing for the second time, Emmanuel Ezegwu, said that the exam was easier than last year’s.
“This centre is better. I wrote this exam last year but I can tell you that the experience this year is commendable. There are no issues as far as I am concerned with this exam,” he said.
For Victoria Bilala, the experience was good, despite feeling a little nervous during the process.
“I quite commend the organisers because there were little or no hitches in this centre. At first, I was having technical problem but immediately I called on the supervisor, it was resolved. I feel nervous being my first time of writing this exam,” she said.
The centre’s supervisor, Emmanuel Adaji, stated that out of a capacity of 200 candidates, only 11 were absent.
He advised candidates coming from neighbouring states to make arrangements to come earlier than the day scheduled for their exams and stay overnight if necessary.
Stephanie Okwori, a candidate at Future Gate Academy, Ado, Nasarawa State, described the exam as “stress-free,” praising the conducive environment and helpful officials.
Okwori noted that she was able to finish within the allotted time.
Joseph Joshua, another candidate at Future Gate Academy, shared a similar experience.
“The biometric verification started by 6:30 a.m., which gave me enough time to settle in before the exam,” he said.
Joshua also commended the calm atmosphere and professional conduct of the invigilators, expressing optimism about his performance.
However, Clara Ajayi, a candidate at Bingham University’s exam centre, reported a minor delay in seating arrangements.
“The facilities and management were efficient, but the officials took some time organising us before we entered,” she said.
Ajayi confirmed that in spite of the challenges, the exam itself proceeded without hitches.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, had assured candidates of a smooth experience.
“We’ve introduced innovations to enhance the system’s credibility, efficiency, and seamlessness,” he said.
