EducationNewsTechnologyJamb Mandates NIN For 2021 UTME Registration

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has mandated the use of NIN for 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise.

The matriculation board stipulated that all candidates must provide their National Identity Number (NIN) at the point of registration.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesman, disclosed the new directive on Wednesday.

“This is mandatory for participation in the 2021 registration exercise,” he said.

Adding that the registration will be conducted in 700 different centers across the country, Benjamin noted that there will no time extension when the registration deadline elapses.

“Registration will take place in 700 centers across the country; the list is available in all the state offices of JAMB and on its website at www.jamb.gov.ng.

“The approved schedule for registration and examination is that registration exercise will start on Thursday, April 8 and end on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

“Candidates are also to note that the registration for Direct Entry applicants will run concurrently with that of UTME candidates.

“There will be no extension of time for the sale of the UTME or DE application documents.

“Mock examination will be held on Friday, April 30 for those who indicate interest and are registered before April 24.

“UTME will hold from Saturday, June 5 to Saturday, June 19, 2021,” he state.

Beloved John (Staff Writer)

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