Latest news about jamb 2020

Here are the latest news and updates about JAMB 2020:

Latest Update (March 2020)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will hold from Saturday, March 14, 2020, to Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Changes to JAMB 2020

  1. New CBT Centre: JAMB has introduced a new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Abuja, which will serve as a backup centre in case of any technical issues at other centres.
  2. Biometric Verification: JAMB has introduced biometric verification for candidates to ensure that only genuine candidates take the examination.
  3. No More Scratch Cards: JAMB has abolished the use of scratch cards for registration and payment of fees. Candidates can now pay fees online using their debit cards or other payment options.
  4. Increased Number of Centres: JAMB has increased the number of CBT centres from 630 to 700 to reduce congestion and ensure a smoother examination process.

Important Dates

  1. Registration Period: The registration period for JAMB 2020 is from February 15, 2020, to March 15, 2020.
  2. Examination Date: The UTME examination will hold from March 14, 2020, to March 21, 2020.
  3. Result Release Date: The results of the UTME examination are expected to be released in May 2020.

Other Updates

  1. JAMB Mock Examination: The JAMB mock examination, which was initially scheduled for February 16, 2020, has been postponed to March 7, 2020.
  2. JAMB Syllabus: The JAMB syllabus for 2020 has been released, and candidates can access it on the JAMB website.
  3. JAMB Brochure: The JAMB brochure for 2020 has also been released, and candidates can access it on the JAMB website.

Tips for Candidates

  1. Register Early: Candidates are advised to register early to avoid congestion and technical issues.
  2. Choose Your Centre Wisely: Candidates are advised to choose their CBT centre carefully to ensure that it is convenient and accessible.
  3. Practice with Past Questions: Candidates are advised to practice with past questions to improve their chances of success in the examination.

I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions!