Thousands of Nigerian candidates have just days left to prepare for what could be their final shot at securing admission into a tertiary institution with JAMB Mop-Up Exam 2025. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially scheduled a critical mop-up UTME exam for Friday, June 28, 2025, affecting 96,838 candidates across the country.
This urgent development comes in response to numerous complaints of technical failures, biometric issues, and centre misconduct that marred the 2025 UTME held in May.
🧾 Who Is Eligible for the JAMB Mop-Up Exam 2025?
According to JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, only a specific group of students will be allowed to retake the exam. You are eligible if:
- You could not sit for the exam due to a verified technical issue at your CBT centre.
- Your biometrics could not be verified during your original exam date.
- You were affected by malpractice or centre misconduct, including system failures or power cuts.
- You were approved by JAMB after a review of your case.
🗣️ “This mop-up is not a second chance for everyone—it’s for those unfairly denied a first chance,” JAMB said in a statement.
đź“Ť What You Must Do Immediately
If you fall within the affected group, time is running out. Here’s a checklist to avoid missing this opportunity:
âś… 1. Confirm Your Status
- Visit www.jamb.gov.ng
- Enter your registration number to check if you’re shortlisted for the mop-up.
âś… 2. Reprint Your Exam Slip
- This will show your exam date, venue, and time.
- Be sure to verify your new CBT centre.
âś… 3. Arrive Early and Prepared
- Bring your original JAMB slip and a valid ID (NIN, national ID, or voter’s card).
- Carry a face mask in case of COVID-19 protocol enforcement.
🚨 CBT Centres Under Fire
In a bold move to protect the integrity of the UTME, JAMB has delisted 113 CBT centres for offenses ranging from:
- Biometric failures
- Incompetent staff
- Technical glitches
- Aiding malpractice
Affected candidates have been reassigned to fully certified centres for the mop-up exam.
đź’¬ Real-Life Panic: Candidates Speak
“I didn’t even know my biometrics failed until I got an SMS last week,” said Blessing Eze, a 17-year-old from Benin. “Now I have three days to prepare and find where my new centre is. This exam is everything to me.”
Many like Blessing are scrambling to confirm eligibility, reprint slips, and make travel plans with barely enough time.
đź“Š Why It Matters
The UTME is a gateway exam that determines who gets admitted into Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Missing this mop-up could mean:
- Losing admission for 2025
- Waiting another full academic year
- Wasting months of preparation and fees
📌 “No excuse will be accepted for absence,” JAMB warns. “Candidates must take full responsibility for showing up.”
🧠What’s JAMB Doing About It?
Prof. Oloyede assures that the board has learned from past challenges:
- More reliable CBT centres were selected for the mop-up.
- Monitoring teams will be deployed across centres.
- Technical teams are on standby to resolve real-time issues.
🎯 Bottom Line: Don’t Miss Out
With only days left, now is the time to act. If you’re eligible, take this as your final lifeline toward admission this year.
Fast Facts About The JAMB Mop-Up Exam 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | Friday, June 28, 2025 |
| Affected Candidates | 96,838 |
| Eligibility | Verified technical/biometric failure or approved malpractice review |
| Exam Type | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| JAMB Portal | www.jamb.gov.ng |
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