2015 UTME Review

Jamb 2015 CBT exams

The much anticipated 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) finally took off yesterday. As stated by the exam body, this year’s JAMB is totally computer based (CBT). The exam which is expected to last ten days (10^th March – 21^st March) will see nearly 1.4 million candidates vying for entry into various tertiary institutions of their choice.

Asides the CBT only option enforced this year, the exams would also be written during the weekdays hence the ten day spread as against the usual Saturday only option. Special arrangements are also being made for inmates to write the exams.

Observing the level of technology within the country, questions on the readiness of the country to adopt computer based means of assessing candidates continues to raised eyebrows. other areas worth assessing are the preparedness and logistics support for such an exercise. Jamb however stated that its decision was reached based on a need to reduce examination malpractice, to make the results quickly available and to foster the inclusion of technology to Nigeria’s educational trends.

The exams began with some initial hitches. Most candidates had to wait under the hot sun in lengthy queues while waiting their turn to face the computer. Verification and routine checks were also carried out. The challenge of space and accessibility to computers hampered issues. In some centers, candidates had to wait as chairs, tables and necessary material had to be deployed and arranged before the exam could commence. Although many were quite patient, it wasn't same story for their parents, some who had to ditch work and wait patiently to return their wards home.

Some students also had to travel outside their states of residents, although no record of death has been announced, we are hopeful that no danger would befall any of our beloved Jambites who has need to travel.

Again below are some of the instructions candidates should keep in mind as they write the exams:

• DO NOT bring any writing material to the Examination Centre.

• Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener and Calculator will be issued to you at the Examination Centre.

• Come along with ONLY your e-Slip to the Examination Centre.

• Bring ONLY the ORIGINAL copy of the e-slip to the Examination Centre and submit it to the Invigilator. You are advised to make a copy of the e-SLIP for reference purposes.

• Your Biometric (Thumbprints) Verification is COMPULSORY at the Examination Centre. You MUST thumb print by yourself.

• No need to bring JAMB Purchase receipts. This would be covered for by Your JAMB photocard/e-slip and thumbprint.

We hope the results would be better this year. Finally BEST OF LUCK to our numerous

JAMBITES this year!