In a recent development, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken the decision to reschedule the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 24,535 candidates on Saturday, June 22.
This decision comes in light of certain centers’ non-compliance with the Board’s standards during the 2024 UTME process and conduct.
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, in a statement on Sunday explained, “Consequently, 24,535 candidates have been rescheduled to retake the examination in their chosen Examination Towns on Saturday, June 22, 2024.”
He also revealed that an additional 3,921 UTME results have been released, bringing the total number of released results to 1,883,350.
However, it was noted that 322 candidates have been identified as being involved in examination misconduct.
Dr. Benjamin stated, “The remaining 322 candidates have been migrated to the category of candidates under examination misconduct as a prima-facie case has clearly been established that those who had registered were not those who appeared for the examination, bringing the total number of candidates involved in misconduct to 431.”
In response to requests and pleas from stakeholders and authorities, JAMB has extended the Direct Entry (DE) registration period until Monday, June 17.
Dr. Benjamin emphasized, “It is our belief that all eligible candidates would take advantage of this opportunity to register as no further extension would be entertained. The previously announced criteria for DE registration remain unchanged.”
Moreover, a special registration exercise will be conducted for 3,633 prospective candidates who did not participate in the 2024 UTME,” Dr. Benjamin assured that efforts are being made to support and promote the aspirations of qualified candidates, even if it requires going the extra mile.
Candidates affected by the rescheduling are advised to check their results for confirmation and to print their supplementary Examination Notification Slip starting from Tuesday, June 4.
The rescheduled examination date of Saturday, June 22, aims to provide ample time for the candidates to prepare adequately.
Dr. Benjamin concluded by mentioning that candidates with prima facie cases of examination misconduct will undergo further investigation to determine their culpability, and appropriate measures will be taken and announced accordingly.
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