JAMB CBT Examination Date 2021 See UTME Starting Date and Updates
JAMB CBT Examination Date – When is the JAMB CBT test commencing? This is a common question asked by prospective candidates. Here, we have provided answers to that question. The exam body has made known the actual JAMB CBT examination starting date. Read on to see the date below.
The general public and especially candidates who will write the 2021 JAMB UTME exam are hereby informed that the registration and examination date has been announced by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB.
Do well to read and understand a little about JAMB below before you go on to see when the 2021 JAMB exam is starting.
About Joint Admission and Matriculation Board
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) is a Nigerian entrance examination board for tertiary-level institutions.
The board conducts the entrance Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for prospective undergraduates into Nigerian universities.
The board is also charged with the responsibility of administering similar examinations for applicants of the Nigerian public and private monotechnics, polytechnics, and colleges of educations.
The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) mission is to reliably measure candidates’ abilities and determine their suitability for higher education. READ MORE
Date & Preparation Tips for JAMB CBT Examination
Answering the question, you should know that the 2021 JAMB UTME exam is starting on the 19th of June, 2021. The examination is scheduled to hold between June 19 and July 3, 2021, when it will come to an end.
JAMB Board has disclosed that registration for the 2021 UTME and sale of forms will begin on 8th April 2021 and close on 29th May 2021.
JAMB 2021 mock exam will hold on 29th May 2021.
Preparation Tips
JAMB examination date has been announced. While waiting to write the exam, you, however, need to prepare and put some things in order before the examination. Here are some of the things you need to do below.
– Before you can participate to write the JAMB UTME exam, you need to register for it. To register, see how to get JAMB 2021 registration form here.
– After registration, you need to start preparing for the JAMB UTME examination. Get the JAMB syllabus here so you know which topics to study. The syllabus will help you to prepare effectively.
– You also need to study past questions and answers before your JAMB exam date so you can get used to and familiarise yourself with the kind of questions that JAMB sets. Download the JAMB CBT Practice App here.
JAMB Registration Period, Cost and Institution Choice
According to JAMB, all candidates, including those registering in foreign countries are to register for the exam between 8th April 2021 and 29th May 2021.
COST:
Check the table below for the cost of JAMB form:
Items | Amount (₦) |
Registration Fee | 3,500 |
Compulsory Reading Text | 500 |
Service Charge for Registration | 700 |
Total | 4,700 |
Choice of Institution
On the 2021 registration platform, Candidates are to note that their 1st choice can be a College of Education, University, Innovative Enterprise Institutes, Polytechnics/Monotechnics, Nigerian Defence Academy or Nigeria Police Academy.
How to Obtain 2021 JAMB CBT Form
Candidates are advised to read the information below carefully to be able to obtain their JAMB UTME form:
– Registration Fee is Three Thousand Five Hundred (N3, 500) Naira. Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira Only is paid to obtain the reading text and $20 for Candidates from the eight foreign centres.
– A CD containing JAMB eSyllabus, eBrochure and other vital materials is also given free.
– Candidates should note that ePINS purchased are tied to individual profile and are not transferable.
– Candidates are advised to keep private and confidential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM Cards, email addresses and ePINs.
Profile Registration
1. One Cell (mobile) number (SIM) can be used by one candidate only.
- The Cell phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the Candidate’s name and will be used in all communications related to his/her 2020 Application, Examination/Admission. NOTE THE SIM-NUMBER USED.
- IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION
2. Candidate sends his/her name [Surname First-Name Middle-Name (if any)] by text (SMS) to 55019. This should be a maximum of 38 characters + 2 spaces between names = 40 characters in all to 55019.
3. A Profile Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone (SIM) number.
4. The candidate presents the profile code to the point of procurement of form (Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners). The form- ePIN is then sent as a text message to the candidate.
5. The candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration.
JAMB ePIN Selling Points
The selling outlets where you can get JAMB ePIN are:
- NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, FCMB, FIDELITY, FIRSTBANK, JAIZ, Polaris, Stanbic IBTC, STERLING, UNION and UNITY).
- Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Transact, Pocket Moni, TEASYPay, Packway Projects (Readycash) and Xpress payment solutions.
- Participating Micro Finance Banks: Trust MFB, Zazzau MFB, Obeledun MFB and Regent MFB.
- Online Payment Platforms: System Specs (Remita), InterSwitch (Quickteller) Upper-link, e-Transact and United Payment Services (UPS).
- Cooperative Society: JAMB Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
- Others: Unique ICT, Digital Partners Network.
- POS (Citi-Serve).
- ATMs of banks listed in (1) above (InterSwitch).
- USSD (ERCAS) for mobile banking.
- Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, and London.
Methods of Payment/Procurement of ePIN
1. PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS
- Present Profile Code and pay by cash or card
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
2. PAYMENT THROUGH POS – This is available at State Offices of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands it
- Present Profile Code and pay by card
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
3. PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS – This is available at CBT Centres and Other Outlets.
- Present Profile Code and pay by cash
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
4. PAYMENT USING ATM – This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in C(I) (InterSwitch Channel).
- Select Bill Payment and then pick JAMB
- Enter Profile Code and pay
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
5. ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTAL
- Visit the JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng
- Click Purchase of 2020 Application Document
- Enter your Profile Code
- Select payment method (InterSwitch or Remita)
- Make payment
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
6. PAYMENTS USING USSD (ERCAS)
- Dial *565*6*55019#
- Enter Profile Code
- Select the bank and follow the prompts to complete the payment
- ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number
Recover Lost ePIN after Payment
1. If ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 for UTME or DE respectively from the unique number.
2. The ePIN would then be retrieved and delivered on the candidate’s unique number
AFTER SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT AND OBTAINING ePIN, CANDIDATE SHOULD PROCEED TO ANY OF THE JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES TO COMPLETE HIS/HER REGISTRATION.
Registration Process at CBT Centres
The candidate is to present the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for completion of registration.
The name of the candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering the profile comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT centre
Candidates are to
1. Pay not more than N700 as Service Charge to the CBT Centre.
2. Provide Biodata including Date of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin, Local Government, Gender, e-mail address, among others.
3. Give the choice of institutions and programmes (disciplines).
4. Make available qualification with grades and dates, if not awaiting result.
5. Upload relevant certificates, if not awaiting result.
6. O/L and or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting results should supply the results online as soon as they are available on JAMB’s portal.
- No recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her result on the portal of JAMB
7. Supply JAMB registration number for previous institutional certificates for DE only.
8. Provide UTME subjects and choice of examination town(s) for
- Mock examination (optional)
- Examination for UTME (actual examination)
9. Do picture capture (no scanning of passport photograph).
10. Go on with Biometric enrolment (ten fingers).
11. Review entries and confirm correctness.
12. Print Registration Slip USING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION.
13. Collect, at no other cost, the reading text and CD.
14. Each Candidate is to collect his/her e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration.
15. There will be no offline registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real-time online registration.
- No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State-Offices. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identified and disqualified.
RECOMMENDED:
- JAMB CBT Practice Software.
- Complete Brochure for JAMB.
- Textbooks Recommended for JAMB UTME.
- JAMB Syllabus.
FAQs on JAMB CBT Examination Date
1. When is the 2021 JAMB UTME exam starting?
Ans = The 2021 JAMB UTME exam is starting on the 19th of June 2021.
2. How long will the 2021 JAMB examination be?
Ans = The examination is scheduled to hold between June 19 and July 3, 2021, when it will come to an end. That is for two weeks.
3. When will the registration for JAMB UTME begin?
Ans = JAMB Board has disclosed that registration for the 2021 UTME and sale of forms will begin on 8th April 2021 and close on 29th May 2021.
4. How much does the 2021 JAMB registration form cost?
Ans = The registration fee costs #3,500, compulsory reading text is 500 and the service charge is #700. Sum total is #4,700 naira only.
5. Please, I need to know the JAMB approved CBT centres for the 2021 registration?
Ans = There are diverse approved JAMB CBT centres across Nigeria. Click here to see them.
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Pls when will my center number,seat and how will i identify when my exam will take place
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JAMB has not yet sent me my center name, please why is it so?
I have E8 in physics B3 in chemistry C5 in mathematics C6 in English C5 in geography B3 in economics B3 in agriculture but I need electrical engineering at fed uni agric mkd. But I intend to provide another result next year
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the subject combination I used is
Maths
Chemistry
Agric.
is this OK for the course at FUAM.
The date and centre for jamb examination have not been sent me pls i need some help
IS IT TRUE THAT JAMB EXAM SLIP PRINT OUT IS ON 7TH OF MAY
IS IT TRUE THAT JAMB EXAM SLIP PRINT OUT IS ON 7TH OF MAY
when did candidates will be alocate with their venue (cbt centre) and date?
I want to study medicine in unijus what score do I need? pl jamb help me.
jamb will start by next mounth insha allah.
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What score do i need for Computer science and engineering
WHAT SCORE DO I NEED FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING?
English, Mathematics, physics and chemistry.
WHAT SUBJECT DO I NEED FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
what combination should i do, for me to get micro biology.
When we are going to reprint our jamb examination slip.
i want know my center
Pls what are the requirements for 2017 jamb exams?
what combination should i do for me to get political science
Which subjects do i need, if iwant to study chartered accounting.
WHAT SCORE DO I NEED TO GO FOR LAW IN UNICAL
jamb timetable and syllabus
Am not good at computer can I be able to write jamb effectively? Also how many point do I need to attend business admin or political science.
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Please inform me when the time table is out. And the registration fees please.
what are requirement subject for business administrstion
english,mathematics,economics,government
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so when will the reqistration stop?
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