JAMB debunks increase in registration fees, says charges remain unchanged since 2019
By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed as false and misleading a publication alleging that it has increased its registration fees for candidates.
In a statement issued by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Friday, JAMB said the approved charges for its services remain unchanged since 2019, urging the public to disregard any contrary claims.
According to the Board, the current fees are ₦5,700 for Direct Entry (DE) registration, ₦7,200 for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) without mock, and ₦8,700 for UTME with mock examination.
The Board also provided a detailed breakdown of the UTME fee to promote transparency. The application fee stands at ₦3,500, while the reading text costs ₦1,000. Candidates also pay ₦700 as the CBT centre registration service charge, ₦1,500 as the CBT centre UTME service charge, and ₦500 as bank charges. Those opting for the mock examination pay an additional ₦1,500 for the CBT mock-UTME centre charge.
JAMB recalled that the Federal Executive Council in 2018 approved a reduction of the UTME application fee from ₦5,000 to ₦3,500, a policy that took effect from the 2019 registration exercise.
“Since the government-approved reduction, the Board has maintained the same fee structure without any increase, despite rising operational costs,” the statement noted.
The examination body advised prospective candidates, parents and guardians to rely only on information released through its verified platforms and official advertisements to avoid falling victim to misinformation and exploitation.
It further urged candidates to study its official guidelines carefully before commencing registration.
JAMB also called on candidates who might have paid more than the stipulated fees to report such incidents with credible evidence, assuring that any Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre found culpable would face immediate disciplinary action.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and the protection of candidates’ interests at all times.