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JAMB Extends Registration For 2018 UTME

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A cross section of JAMB candidates in the examination hall

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the registration for 2018 UTME till February 11, 2018.

This was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the board’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin.

Recall that the board had announced in December that the sale of form and registration for all candidates including foreign candidates will hold from December 6, 2017 to February 6, 2018.

Mr. Benjamin said the decision for extension became imperative due to the inability of some candidates to register before the deadline, advising candidates to utilise the extension to register as there won’t be room for further extension.

He added that the registration for direct entry candidates continues.

He said, “JAMB as a responsive organisation has taken the decision albeit with great hesitation to accommodate candidates who failed to register between the two months window period that ended at midnight of Tuesday, 6th February, 2018.

“The failure of these candidates to register is unfortunate and the Board hastens to add that this culture of impunity will not be tolerated and indeed penalty may be imposed for late registration in future.

“Candidates are therefore strongly advised to take advantage of the extension to register as request for further extension would not be entertained,” the spokesperson said.

“For emphasis, 2018 UTME registration now closes at midnight of Sunday, 11th February, 2018.”

The board had declared March 9 to 17 as the date for the examination.