The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said all persons registering for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) must supply their National Identity Number (NIN).
The board said registration for the examinations will start on Thursday, 8th April to Saturday, 15th May 2021 while the UTME would hold from Saturday, 5th to Saturday, 19th June 2021.
The board made the announcement in a statement by its, Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Wednesday.
It also said there will be no extension of time for the sale of the UTME/DE application documents.
According to the statement, the Governing Board of JAMB took the decision after its meeting on the 22nd of March, 2021.
The statement said applicants will have to supply their National Identity Number (NIN) before they can register for the examinations.
The board added that the use of NIN was mandatory for participation in the 2021 registration exercise
It said registration will take place in 700 Computer – Based Test Centres nationwide.
JAMB also informed that optional mock will be held on Friday, 30th April, 2021 for those who indicate interest and registered before 24th of April, 2021.
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