JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME Mock Exam to April 10

By Iyojo Ameh

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), shifting it from April 5 to April 10, 2025.

This change was disclosed in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, released on Monday in Abuja. According to the board, the rescheduling allows for the completion of key preparations and the integration of new innovations aimed at enhancing the examination process.

“The Mock UTME, initially set for Saturday, April 5, 2025, will now be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, while the main UTME remains scheduled to commence on April 25, 2025,” the statement read.

According to the bulletin, the adjustment aims to ensure all necessary preparations are completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to make the examination one of the best in history.

The Board said the rescheduling was also to accommodate the increased number of examination centres for the exercise.

“Originally set for Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Mock UTME will now take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 while the main UTME would start from April 25, 2025.

“In line with global best practices and recent research on examination methodologies in our region, the board recognises the need for innovative measures to optimise the mock exercise’s intended purpose.

“Candidates are advised to stay tuned for the announcement regarding the printing of their Mock Notification Slip, which will provide details about the location of their examination centre,” it said.