Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
| 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. 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.