The formal announcement has been made by the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) that the 2024 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Mock-UTME) will occur on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The Board has made a substantial modification to its policy regarding test materials, permitting candidates to do numerical analysis using regular HB pencils if they so want.
An Explanation of HB Pencils
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the spokesperson for JAMB, released a statement on Wednesday clarifying the Board’s stance on the use of HB pencils in the examination hall. This announcement comes in response to numerous enquiries from candidates and the general public about the acceptability of HB pencils as writing material during the examination.
Dr. Benjamin remarked, “It should be noted that the Board had hitherto prohibited the use of pencils and other banned materials in view of the nefarious ends that these materials are put.” However, the Board has now approved the use of ordinary HB pencils for the upcoming Mock-UTME and the main examination, which is scheduled to start on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Examining Procedures
It is recommended that candidates who want to take part in the 2024 Mock-UTME and the real UTME bring just one pencil to the test centres. Making sure they don’t bring any more forbidden things into the exam room is very important.
Established in 2019, the list of prohibited goods by JAMB comprises of watches, pens or biros, calculators, hard drives or similar storage devices, cell phones or similar electronic devices, books or any reading material, cameras, recorders, and microphones. In order to preserve the integrity of the testing procedure and bring the inspections into compliance with best worldwide practices, the decision was taken to prohibit certain goods.
Slips of Notification
Those who signed up for the Mock-UTME are able to print their notification slips. These slips provide candidates easy access to their centres as they include important details including their registration number, test location, date, and time. Go to https://www.jamb.gov.ng, choose “2024 Mock-UTME” from the menu, then input your registration number to print your slip.
Get to the Biometric Verification Area Early
It is recommended that candidates attend their designated testing locations one hour prior to the biometric verification time. test malpractice will not be tolerated, and JAMB is dedicated to upholding a non-negotiable test beginning time.
Important Dates for UTME in 2024
The UTME for 2024 is slated to start on April 19, 2024, and end on April 29, 2024. To guarantee a seamless test experience, candidates are urged to note these dates in their calendars and make the necessary preparations.
In Summary
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board’s decision to permit HB pencils in the testing area is indicative of its dedication to providing an equitable and supportive atmosphere for each applicant. As the 2024 Mock-UTME and the actual UTME get near, aspirants are advised to follow JAMB’s rules to the letter to prevent any issues. I wish everyone involved the best of success as they embark on this significant step toward their goals of pursuing postsecondary education.
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