The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the results for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This announcement was made by JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press conference on Monday at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja.
The examination body revealed that the 2024 examination witnessed a record participation of over 1.94 million candidates, spread across 118 towns and more than 700 centres throughout the country.
“The 2024 UTME has been successfully conducted, and we are pleased to announce the timely release of the results. Candidates can now check their scores via the official JAMB portal,” stated Prof. Oloyede.
The UTME, which commenced on Friday, April 19, and concluded on Monday, April 29, 2024, is a crucial exam that determines eligibility for tertiary education in Nigeria.
During the press conference, the logistical efforts undertaken by JAMB to ensure a smooth and fair examination process were highlighted.
“This year, we enhanced our monitoring and surveillance of the examination centres to curtail malpractices and ensure compliance with our strict testing standards,” added Oloyede.