The update, which is contained in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, said the registered number of candidates was as of March 8, 2025.

The Board also noted that this figure excludes candidates registered for the examination at foreign centres.

They stated that the registration process, which began on February 3, 2025, saw 2,030,627 candidates complete their registration, allowing them to participate in the UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025.

Additional 200,115 candidates have also indicated interest in taking the optional mock UTME slated for April 5, 2025.

The board noted that among them, 630 candidates have also registered for the trial mock examination, which will take place on the same date.

With registration now closed, JAMB has shifted focus to examination security, implementing new anti-cheating measures to ensure the integrity of the test.

According to the bulletin, these measures have already led to the arrest of multiple candidates attempting to gain admission using forged A-level results.

JAMB cautioned candidates against malpractice, emphasising that strict monitoring systems have been created to detect and punish fraud.

The Board warned all candidates to strictly adhere to examination guidelines and abstain from dishonest practices.

It emphasised that UTME registration is separate from school-based exams like WAEC and NECO, urging stakeholders to acknowledge this distinction and adhere to its registration protocols.