According to statistics not less than 1.7 million candidates are set to take part in the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide scheduled to run from May 6 to 16.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) reported that the examination would be conducted for 1,761,338 candidates that successfully registered for the examination in 755 registered computer-based centers.
JAMB spokesman Fabian Benjamin said the board had put in place all measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
According to JAMB spokeman , all candidates would be checked into the examination hall, using the Biometric Verification Machine (BVM), which is also a register of attendance in line with the board’s policy.
He further said the ban on prohibited items was still in force, hence calling on candidates to be careful not to run foul of the law as necessary sanctions would be meted out to violators of JAMB’s code of conduct.
He identified banned items within the examination hall including but not limited to flash drives, smartwatches, calculator jewelry orders, mobile phones, spy reading glasses and s, and jewelry, among others.