Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
| Acronym | UTME |
|---|---|
| Type | Computer-based standardized test |
| Developer / administrator | Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. |
| Purpose | Admissions to undergraduate programmes of tertiary institutions in Nigeria, usually a university. |
| Year started | 1978 |
| Duration | 2 hours and 45 minutes. |
| Score / grade range | 0 to 400. |
| Score / grade validity | 1 year. |
| Offered | Once a year. |
| Countries / regions | Nigeria. |
| Languages | English |
| Annual no. of test takers | 1.48 million candidates in 2015. |
| Prerequisites / eligibility criteria | Candidate must be preparing to apply to a tertiary institution, usually a university. Fluency in English assumed. |
| Fee | ₦6000 to ₦7000, depending on registration centre. |
| Scores / grades used by | Universities, polytechnics and monotechnics in Nigeria. |
| Website |
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The United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a computer-based standardized examination for prospective undergraduates in Nigeria.[1] It is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, knowledge of scientific concepts and principles significance of each subject taken. Prior to 2014 the exam was a paper-and-pencil test; since May 17, 2014, however, all administrations of the exam have been computer-based.
Policies
Candidates are tested in four Subjects. The Use of English is compulsory and any other three subjects relevant to the proposed course of study as set out in the relevant Chapters of the JAMB UTME Brochure.
JAMB prohibits the use of calculators, timers, or other electronic devices during the exam. Cellular phones are also strictly prohibited from exam rooms and individuals found to possess them are penalised, usually made to forfeit the exam. The only item that may be brought into the testing room is the candidate's E-registration slip UTME results are made available a few days after the exam via JAMB's website. JAMB also sends scores to universities and institutions being applied to.
Preparation
JAMB does not prepare candidates for its examination by establishing secondary schools or tutorial centres, and no such institution is affiliated with the body.
However, JAMB provides a syllabus brochure, which is either made available online or given to students when they register. Candidates are expected to cover all the subject areas in the syllabus.
JAMB also has an online practice test on its website which enables students to practise. There are also some test softwares and apps which are made by several test preparatory companies, none of which JAMB is affiliated with.
Students also purchase UTME past questions book, which contains questions asked in the exam during previous years. The book is made by different publishing companies.
References
- ↑ "Nigerian University Scholarship". Retrieved 25 February 2016.