On Thursday, more than 211,000 candidates participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock Exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) across designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while monitoring the exercise at a CBT centre in Bwari, Abuja. He announced that the mock exam results will be released on Friday.
“The results will be ready tomorrow. We’re currently processing them, but we’re also comparing data across various batches to ensure everything functions properly,” he said.
Prof. Oloyede explained that the mock exam is designed to assess JAMB’s preparedness for the main UTME and to test new approaches aimed at improving the examination process.
“It’s called a mock for a reason. We’re trying out new methods. As candidates become more sophisticated, we also have to improve our systems,” he noted.
He emphasized that the only guaranteed way to succeed in the UTME is through diligent preparation, expressing concern over the growing number of students falling victim to fraudulent websites offering exam assistance.
“We’re aware of rogue websites claiming they can help students cheat. We’ve even set up a decoy site ourselves, and as of this morning, about 180 candidates had paid into it,” Oloyede revealed.
He warned that those caught attempting to cheat, including those who paid into the fake site, will face strict penalties.
“Attempting to cheat is an offense. Their results – both UTME and Direct Entry – will be cancelled. We’ve told candidates not to share their registration numbers or register by proxy. These schools promoting inflated scores are misleading even high-ranking officials,” he added.
The Registrar urged students to avoid falling for scams, warning that some are paying as much as ₦30,000 for fake services.
“Sadly, many candidates are wasting money on promises that will never be fulfilled,” he said.
The main 2025 UTME is scheduled to begin on April 25 at accredited CBT centres across the country.