JAMB Announces JAMB 2025 Direct Entry (DE) Registration Date
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of application forms for the JAMB 2025 Direct Entry (DE) admission will commence on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, and end on 7 April 2025.
What is the JAMB 2025 Direct Entry (DE) Application?
The JAMB 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application process is designed for candidates who already possess diplomas or A-level certificates and wish to gain admission into Nigerian universities without sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
JAMB’s Official Statement
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB said the commencement of DE registration follows the conclusion of the 2025 UTME application, which ended on 8 March 2025.
“This registration process is crucial for individuals who possess degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates and wish to advance their education at their preferred universities,” the statement reads.
2025 UTME Application Statistics
JAMB revealed that it received:
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2,030,627 UTME applications
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200,115 Mock-UTME applications
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630 applications for the trial mock
Strict Verification Process for JAMB 2025 Direct Entry (DE) Applicants
JAMB reiterated its commitment to curbing fraudulent admissions, warning that any false declaration in the DE application will attract severe penalties.
Special Committee for Verification
A special committee will be responsible for verifying all submitted A-level qualifications, and institutions have been urged to conduct independent checks before offering admission.
“A special committee will verify all submitted Advanced A Level Qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” JAMB stated.
Approved JAMB 2025 Direct Entry (DE) Registration Centers
JAMB has emphasized that DE registration can only be done at JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRC) nationwide. Applicants are strongly discouraged from using unauthorized agents.
Background: JAMB’s Reforms to Improve Admission Integrity
In recent years, JAMB has implemented several reforms aimed at improving the integrity of the admissions process in Nigeria.
Some of these reforms include:
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Mandatory NIN verification
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Biometric authentication
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Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS)
Important Advisory for DE Candidates
As the 2025 admission cycle progresses, JAMB has urged prospective DE candidates to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and comply with registration guidelines to avoid disqualification.
In conclusion
Prospective applicants must make sure they fulfill all eligibility conditions and submit authentic credentials when JAMB launches the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) registration process in order to prevent disqualification. Applications that are fraudulent will not be accepted due to the stringent verification procedure.
It is recommended that applicants stay away from unapproved agencies and register exclusively at JAMB Professional Registration Centers (PRC). The integrity of the Nigerian university admissions procedure is being reinforced as JAMB keeps implementing innovations like CAPS, biometric identification, and NIN verification.
Candidates should follow all instructions and stay current on official JAMB rules to ensure a seamless registration procedure.
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