JAMB Denies UTME Fee Hike Claims

The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially denied reports circulating on social media claiming an increase in its registration fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board's Public Communication Advisor, stated that the approved fees have remained unchanged since 2019. The Board reiterated that the Nigeria===Executive Council had approved a reduction in the UTME application fee from N5,000 to N3,500 in 2018, which was implemented in 2019. JAMB provided a detailed breakdown of the fees, including application, reading text, CBT center charges, and bank charges. It urged prospective candidates, parents, and guardians to disregard misleading publications and rely solely on official information. Furthermore, JAMB appealed to any candidate who has paid more than the approved fees to report such centers for disciplinary action, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability.