JAMB directs candidates to report centres charging above approved N8,700 UTME registration fee

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to report any accredited centre charging more than the approved ₦8,700 fee.

The examination body said the official cost of UTME registration remains ₦8,700, warning that no Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre is permitted to demand additional or hidden charges from candidates.

JAMB officials advised candidates and parents to immediately report erring centres through the board’s official complaint channels, stressing that strict sanctions would be imposed on operators found guilty of overcharging.

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The board reiterated its commitment to transparency and fairness in the registration process, noting that accredited CBT centres are expected to comply fully with its guidelines. It also encouraged candidates to ensure they register only at approved centres to avoid exploitation.

The UTME, conducted annually by JAMB, is the primary entrance examination for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

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