Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Nigerian examination
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a computer-based standardized examination used for college admissions in Nigeria. Since its debut in 1978, it has maintained two components, art and science based tests, each of which 3 of its subjects, with Use of English as compulsory, were scored on a range from 0 to 400. Prior to 2014, the exam was a paper-and-pencil test until 17 May 2014 when it became computer-based.
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Registration is usually once in a year, and candidates are allowed to register in four subjects only. The only mandatory subject is English Studies (termed 'Use of English') and any other three subjects relevant to the proposed course of study as set out in the relevant chapters of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination brochure.
The board prohibits the use of calculators, timers, or other electronic devices during the exam. Cellular phones are also strictly prohibited from exam rooms and individuals found to possess them are penalised, usually made to forfeit the exam. The only item that may be brought into the testing room is the candidate's Reprinted E-registration slip.
Exam results are made available just few days after the exam has been conducted via board's website, SMS and email. The board also sends scores to universities and institutions being applied to.
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