2025 UTME: 90% of Mock Exam Towns Filled – JAMB

• JAMB announced that 90% of mock examination slots are filled, advising candidates to select available towns in Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, and other states

• Candidates should carefully choose examination towns, considering travel logistics, as JAMB is not responsible for choices that are far from residences

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90% of the available slots for the optional mock examination have been filled across the country. Only a few states still have open slots.

According to JAMB, the states with remaining spaces include Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, and Yobe. The board advised interested candidates to select examination towns in these states accordingly.

JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, reiterated that the board does not assign examination towns for candidates taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or the optional mock examination.

“JAMB has observed unusual preferences among candidates regarding their choice of examination towns, possibly in an effort to participate in the optional mock exam. This notice serves to caution candidates against hastily selecting examination towns, only to later blame the board for assigning them to locations far from their residences,” he stated.

While candidates have the freedom to choose their preferred examination towns, JAMB urged them to consider the impact of their choices.

“Some candidates may select towns that are quite distant, even outside their home states. The board should not be held responsible for such choices.

“The allocation of mock examination slots is based on the availability of centers, and once a town reaches its capacity, it will no longer be available for selection,” Benjamin explained.

He further emphasized that the mock examination is only designed to help candidates familiarize themselves with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment and to allow JAMB to assess its facilities.

Candidates are advised to carefully select their examination towns, considering travel logistics and convenience to ensure a smoother experience on the exam day.