UTME: JAMB Warns Candidates Against Bringing Banned Items to The Exam Center: See Full List

JAMB Warns Candidates Against Bringing Banned Items to The Exam Center: See Full List

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates against bringing banned items or material near the examination center.

Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB registrar, reiterated the ban on the items in the latest edition of the board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday.

The registrar said the warning became imperative ahead of this year’s UTME billed to commence from April 29th to May 12th.

Oloyede said other items prohibited during the exam include:

1. Smart buttons Wallets/Purses Necklaces
2. Chains
3. Rings
4. Bangles
5. Keyholders
6. Bluetooth devices
7. Cameras
8. Microphones
9. Recorders
10. Contact lenses Books
11. Spyglasses
12. Smartwatches Pens/biros
13. Earpieces Flash drives.

He also said the board would sanction any candidate caught violating the directive.

Oloyede also disclosed that no candidate would be allowed to sit for the examination one hour into the stipulated start time.

The registrar added that the board has put in place features aimed at further simplifying its examination delivery with the use of nine keys in addition to instructions to candidates.

He enjoined candidates to ensure that they carefully read and follow all the instructions as stated on the screen before, during, and after the examination.

Oloyede also charged the candidates to refrain from doing anything contrary to the rules guiding the conduct of the examination.