As candidates prepare to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, to Saturday, April 25, 2026, it is important to be aware of the dos and don’ts.
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has set strict rules to maintain the integrity of the examination.
Candidates are advised to strictly adhere to these guidelines as failure may result in cancellation and/or prosecution.
The rules as obtained from JAMB’s website on Tuesday.
Here is the corrected version presented in a clean table format:
Examination Misconduct Codes, Descriptions and Penalties
| Code | Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| A | No e-registration slip/examination slip | Cancellation of result |
| B | Possession of calculator or similar electronic devices in the examination hall | Cancellation of result and prosecution |
| C | Spying | Cancellation of result |
| D | Impersonation | Cancellation of result, 2-year ban and prosecution |
| E | Swapping examination details/documents | Cancellation of result |
| F | Possession of USB, CD, hard disk or similar storage devices | Cancellation of result and prosecution |
| G | Violent/unruly behaviour toward examiners | Cancellation of result, expulsion from the examination hall, prosecution and 3-year ban |
| H | Lateness to the examination hall | Cancellation of result |
| I | Possession of wristwatch | Cancellation of result and prosecution |
| J | Possession of mobile phone or similar electronic devices | Cancellation of result and prosecution |
| K | Colluding with other candidates/examiners/external agents | Cancellation of result, 3-year ban and prosecution |
| L | Entering or leaving the examination hall without permission | Cancellation of result |
| M | Widespread or mass cheating | Cancellation of result and prosecution |
| N | Copying from unauthorized materials | Cancellation of result and prosecution |
| P | Tampering with or doctoring released results | Cancellation of result, 3-year ban and prosecution for forgery |
Prohibited Items
| Item |
|---|
| Wristwatches |
| Pens/Biros |
| Mobile phones or similar electronic devices |
| Spy reading glasses |
| Calculators or similar electronic devices |
| USBs, CDs, hard disks and similar storage devices |
| Books or any reading/writing materials |
| Cameras |
| Recorders |
| Microphones |
| Earpieces |
| Ink/pen readers |
| Smart lenses |
| Smart rings/jewellery |
| Smart buttons |
| Bluetooth devices |
| Key holders |
| ATM cards |
| Erasers |
| Bangles |
| Rings |
| Necklaces |
| Wallets/Purses |
Additional Reminders from JAMB
- Only HB pencils are allowed; no other writing materials are permitted.
- Bags, purses, wallets and similar items are strictly prohibited.
- Strict biometric verification and screening will be conducted.
- Candidates must arrive early at their assigned CBT centres with only permitted items.
- The examination will be conducted across accredited CBT centres nationwide in four daily sessions, with the first session starting at 8:30 a.m.
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