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For 2016 UTME, Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Nigeria Tertiary Institutions through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) for the 2016/2017 academic session.

2016 UTME
REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR 2016 UTME

The registration period is Monday, 31st August, 2015 to Friday, 15th January, 2016 and the website closes on Tuesday, 19th January, 2016.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR 2016 UTME

The general entry requirements approved for admission into the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID), and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Universities, other Degree-Awarding Institutions, Monotechnics, Polytechnics, Innovation Enterprise Institutes and Colleges of Education are available in the Brochure which accompanies registration materials.

Please note that a matriculated student in any university is not eligible to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) except those who are transferring from foreign Universities.
Entry by Direct Application (DE) FOR 2016 UTME

Applicants with one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission by Direct Entry:

A minimum of five (5) subjects passed at not more than two sittings with at least two at the Principal or Advanced level of the G.C.E. and the others, at credit level of the SSCE/GCE, NTC/NBC. No subject shall be counted at both Ordinary and Advanced levels.
Two passes at the IJMB Advanced Level Examination or Cambridge moderated Schools of Basic Studies Terminal Examination or Institute of Baccalaureate from recognised institutions with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalent in three other subjects (SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS).
Passes in two major subjects in the NCE with S.S.C.E, NTC/NBC credits or equivalents in THREE other subjects (mainly for Education Courses). Education may be accepted as a third A’Level subject for those taking courses in Education.
Candidates are to note they will be required to provide their registration number which they used in gaining admission into their NCE, Diploma etc.

DATE AND VENUE FOR THE 2016 UTME

The 2015 CBT will commence on Monday, 29th February to 14th March, 2016.
The venue of the examination will be at the candidates’ chosen town during on-line registration.

REGISTRATION FEES OF 2016 UTME

Registration fee for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is Five Thousand Naira (₦5,000). Candidates are also to pay ₦500.00 only to obtain the textbook, “The Last Days at Forcados High School.” However, candidates will only be issued the book at the point of registration after showing evidence of payment. The Board has made arrangement to provide this book to avoid the challenge of availability and piracy as experienced in the last exercise. The Board will also sustain the last year’s regulated registration format where only our Computer Based Test (CBT) centres, state offices nationwide were authorised to register candidates. This is to avoid a situation where candidates are being exploited, prevent incidence of impersonation and other acts of malpractice.

The registration cards are available in the following Banks and NIPOST all over the country.

Zenith Bank Plc
Skye Bank Plc
First Bank

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS FOR 2016 UTME

At the point of purchase of the e-registration scratch cards, the following documents shall be made available for collection by every candidate.

Syllabus for the examination in soft copy.
Guidelines on admission (Brochure) in soft copy detailing list of Tertiary Institutions and available programmes of study.

Please note that the items listed above are at NO EXTRA cost to the candidates, and writing materials and calculator will be made available to candidates on the day of the examination.


REGISTRATION CENTRES FOR 2016 UTME

In line with the Board’s regulated registration exercise, only the accredited Computer Based Test Centres will be allowed to register candidates.


GENERAL INFORMATION

The registration fee, once paid is non-refundable.
Registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is On-line (via internet) and all applicants are advised to register by themselves. All required information must be provided.
Applicants are advised to read and understand the instructions on how to complete the on-line registration before visiting any CBT centre.
Candidates should study the guidelines on admission before registration.
Candidates who damage or lose their scratch cards before registration will have to purchase another scratch card.
Multiple entries are not allowed. Candidates who register more than once will have their entire results cancelled.
Candidates should note that their uploaded image or photograph will be embossed on their result slips and admission letters.
Candidates can access the Board’s website on www.jamb.org.ng for registration using the registration scratch card. Registration can be done on the website at anytime within the stipulated registration period through any of the accredited and authorised CBT centres.
Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of course of study or method of testing, they will also be tested on a general book.
“The Last Days at Forcados High School.” by A. H. Mohammed.

Candidates are to note that there will be no extension of the date of registration.

SIGNED
REGISTRAR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE.

Source; http://jamb2016.net/2016-utme/

Source; http://jamb2016.net/jamb-registration/

The JAMB registration Portal for 2016/2017 UTME JAMB registration has been enabled, signifying the official commencement of registration for the 2016/2017 UTME.

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We are creating this thread to guide candidates on the registration process to avoid the usual mistakes associated with registering for an external examination like this.

Candidates are advised to read the instructions below carefully before proceeding with the registration.

1. Obtain the JAMB registration scratch card from any of the following banks; Zenith Bank, Sky Bank and First Bank at the cost of N5000 (Five Thousand Naira). You will be expected to pay additional N500 (Five Hundred Naira) to obtain the textbook, "The Last Days at Forcados High School". Making it N5,500 (Five thousand Five Hundred Naira). However, if you already have the book, you need not pay for it.

The book will be issued to candidates who paid for it at the point of registration after showing evidence of payment. All candidates will be tested on this book during the examination.

2. After obtaining the scratch card, candidates are to download a pdf file copy of the 2016 UTME Registration template at the end of this post before proceeding to an accredited JAMB Registration Centre.

You are expected to fill the template carefully and correctly. The information on the template is what will be uploaded as your details on JAMB portal during registration.

It is important to note here that details like your name, Date of Birth, State of Origin, Gender and Examination Town cannot be changed after submitting your application.

3. You are advised to check and ensure that your chosen course is offered by your choice institution. You can ascertain that via this link: Check Institutions and Courses

4. It is also important that you consult the JAMB Brochure as to know the specific UTME Subject combination for your particular course. The brochure is available online now via this link: JAMB Latest Brochure

5. After completing the template, candidates are to proceed to an accredited JAMB Registration Centre. . The list of JAMB accredited JAMB registration Centres in your area can be accessed via this link: JAMB Accredited Registration Centres

6. Ensure that you have a recent Passport Photograph (not older than 3 months) before visiting a Registration Centre.

7. Check through the information entered by whoever that is assisting you on the registration to avoid given a wrong information that will affect you later during admission exercise. Candidates are therefore advised to stay with the person assisting them on the registration all through the process.

8. Ensure that your Biometrics Fingerprints data is captured during the process

Note: The deadline for sales of form is January 15, 2016. While the registration website is expected to close January 19th, 2016.

Like you must have known, The UTME will be 100% Computer Based Test (CBT).

In view of this, if you run your own Cybercafe or Business Centre, you can take opportunity of this to set a CBT training centre where candidates can undergo CBT training for a fee or better still buy the JAMB CBT Practice Software directly from you.

Also, candidates are advised to take advantage of the JAMB CBT preparation tools on jamb2016.net for adequate preparation and success in 2016 UTME.

National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the 2015 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, with candidates scoring 68.56 percent with five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, which is an appreciable improvement over the past, especially last year’s result.



A total number of 975,991 registered for the various examinations out of which 969,491 sat for the papers with 664,747 or 68.56 percent passing with five credits and above; in 2014, by comparison, 978,886 sat for the examinations with 511,931 or 52.29 percent passing with five credits and above.

The new Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, who announced the release at Council’s head Office, Minna Thursday, said the results were an improvement of 12 percent compared to that of last year.

Centres de-recognized
He remarked that though the NECO examinations were not completely devoid of malpractices in some centres and schools, where such cases were established, results of such schools or centres were either withheld or cancelled, while those apprehended will also be prosecuted to show the council’s zero tolerance for examination malpractices and add credibility to the examinations in future.

Professor Garba stated that besides the cancellation, the centres and schools already established to be involved in the malpractices, had been de-recognized indefinitely, while some were suspended or totally de-recognized.

Seven centres across the country have been discovered and sanctioned accordingly.

He said already, some of the ad hoc staff linked to any form of malpractice or for other negligence had also been disengaged from the services of the council.

On debtor states
The Registrar, while answering questions on debtor states, said results of such schools were being withheld and would be released if commitments were shown by the affected schools.

Garba said: “t is not only government schools that owe. I can tell you that only 13 schools, including private schools, owe us and already most of them are showing commitments to settle and we will release such results once we reach an agreement.”

He attributed the considerable improvement in this year’s results to the commitment of various governments at all levels to the funding education and NECO’s curriculum, which he described as more “indigenous and homely.”