| Acronym | UTME |
|---|---|
| Type | Computer-based standardized test |
| Administrator | Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board |
| Purpose | Admissions to undergraduate programmes of tertiary institutions in Nigeria |
| Year started | 1978 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Score range | 0 to 400. |
| Score validity | 1 year. |
| Offered | Once a year. |
| Regions | Nigeria. |
| Languages | English |
| Annual number of test takers | 1.48 million candidates in 2015. |
| Prerequisites | Candidate must be preparing to apply to a tertiary institution. Fluency in English assumed. |
| Fee | Varies year by year |
| Used by | Universities, polytechnics and monotechnics in Nigeria. |
| Website | jamb |
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is a computer-based standardized examination for prospective undergraduates in Nigeria.[1] It is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, knowledge of scientific concepts and principles significance of each subject taken. Prior to 2014 the exam was a paper-and-pencil test; since May 17, 2014, however, all administrations of the exam have been computer-based.[2]