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Here are some news updates about JAMB 2017:

JAMB 2017: Registration Begins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the commencement of registration for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on December 20, 2016. The registration was initially scheduled to end on February 26, 2017, but was later extended to March 17, 2017.

JAMB 2017: New Registration Process

For the first time, JAMB introduced a new registration process, which involved the use of a unique code sent to candidates' phone numbers. This was aimed at reducing the incidence of multiple registrations and ensuring a more transparent process.

JAMB 2017: Increase in Registration Figures

The 2017 UTME registration saw a significant increase in the number of candidates who registered, with over 1.7 million candidates registering for the exam. This was a significant increase from the 1.4 million candidates who registered in 2016.

JAMB 2017: Exam Date

The 2017 UTME was scheduled to hold from March 31 to April 12, 2017. However, the exam was later postponed to May 6 to 20, 2017, due to technical issues with the exam software.

JAMB 2017: Results Release

The results of the 2017 UTME were released on June 15, 2017. The results were made available online, and candidates could access their results by logging into the JAMB website.

JAMB 2017: Cut-Off Marks

The minimum cut-off marks for admission into Nigerian universities were announced by JAMB in July 2017. The cut-off marks varied from institution to institution, with some universities setting their cut-off marks as low as 150.

JAMB 2017: Admission Process

The admission process for the 2017 UTME began in August 2017, with candidates who met the cut-off marks of their chosen institutions invited for post-UTME screening. The admission process was completed in October 2017, with many candidates securing admission into their preferred institutions.

These are some of the key news updates about JAMB 2017. If you have any specific questions or need further information, feel free to ask!