The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reinforced its strict code of conduct ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled to run from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 25, To maintain the integrity of the computer-based testing process, the board has outlined specific prohibitions and severe penalties for misconduct. Candidates are warned that any breach of these guidelines could lead to immediate disqualification, long-term bans, or criminal prosecution under the Examination Malpractice Act.Candidates are strictly forbidden from bringing the following items into the examination hall. Possession of any of these, whether in use or not, is grounds for the cancellation of results:Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, calculators, wristwatches, cameras, recorders, microphones, earpieces, and Bluetooth devices.Storage Media: USBs, CDs, hard disks, and similar storage components.Stationery & Reading Materials: Pens, biros, erasers, ink/pen readers, books, or any writing materials (except ordinary HB pencils).Smart Tech: Spy reading glasses, smart lenses, smart rings, smart buttons, and smart jewelry.Personal Effects: Key holders, ATM cards, wallets, purses, bangles, rings, necklaces, and bags.JAMB has established a comprehensive list of penalties for various forms of examination malpractice. Significant infractions include Impersonation (Code D), which carries a cancellation of results, a two-year ban, and prosecution.Violent or unruly behavior (Code G) is met with result cancellation, expulsion, prosecution, and a three-year ban. Similarly, Collusion (Code K) and Tampering with results (Code P) both carry three-year bans alongside result cancellation and legal action.Lesser infractions, such as Lateness (Code H) or Leaving the hall without permission (Code L), result in the automatic cancellation of the candidate's result. Candidates are also reminded that possessing prohibited electronics like mobile phones or wristwatches will lead to both result cancellation and active prosecution.To ensure a smooth examination experience, JAMB has stipulated that the first of the four daily sessions will commence at 8:30 a.m. nationwide. Candidates must undergo strict biometric verification and screening before entry. It is mandatory for students to arrive early at their assigned accredited CBT centers with only their permitted e-registration slips and HB pencils. Failure to comply with these arrival and verification protocols will result in the forfeiture of the examination session. Antisemitic Violence in 2025 Killed Highest Number of Jews in 30 Years, Study FindsViolent antisemitic attacks in 2025 resulted in the highest number of Jewish fatalities in three decades, according to a new annual report from Tel Aviv University. Throughout the year, 20 Jews were murdered in four separate attacks, the deadliest being a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed 15 lives. The report indicates that the total number of incidents in Western countries remains significantly higher than in 2022, despite various diplomatic efforts to curb regional conflicts in the Middle East.In the United Kingdom, antisemitic incidents rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a fatal car-ramming and stabbing attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. The United States also saw targeted violence, such as a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli embassy staff members. The report's authors noted that high levels of antisemitism have become a normalized feature in societies with large Jewish minorities, observing that even where total incident numbers fell slightly, such as in France and Germany, the levels of physical violence often increased or remained dramatically higher than pre-war figures.The study also leveled harsh criticism at the Israeli government and media for politicizing the definition of antisemitism. By frequently expanding the term to include policy criticism, the report concludes that authorities have robbed the word of meaning and risk discrediting a crucial fight by politicizing it and emptying it of analytic meaning. The authors argued that the label of antisemitism is harsh and should be applied only after careful consideration based on solid, objective criteria.Furthermore, the report highlighted a concerning normalization of antisemitic rhetoric within American politics. While acknowledging President Donald Trumps historic pro-Israel actionsincluding the Abraham Accords and the recognition of Jerusalemthe study warned that the current political environment has tolerated conspiracy theories and rhetoric to an unprecedented degree. U.S. historian Christopher Browning emphasized in the report that the mixture of conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism historically leads to antisemitism, stating, Historically, when you mix conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism, you almost always get to antisemitism.Antisemitic Violence in 2025 Killed Highest Number of Jews in 30 Years, Study FindsViolent antisemitic attacks in 2025 resulted in the highest number of Jewish fatalities in three decades, according to a new annual report from Tel Aviv University. Throughout the year, 20 Jews were murdered in four separate attacks, the deadliest being a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed 15 lives. The report indicates that the total number of incidents in Western countries remains significantly higher than in 2022, despite various diplomatic efforts to curb regional conflicts in the Middle East.In the United Kingdom, antisemitic incidents rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a fatal car-ramming and stabbing attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. The United States also saw targeted violence, such as a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli embassy staff members. The report's authors noted that high levels of antisemitism have become a normalized feature in societies with large Jewish minorities, observing that even where total incident numbers fell slightly, such as in France and Germany, the levels of physical violence often increased or remained dramatically higher than pre-war figures.The study also leveled harsh criticism at the Israeli government and media for politicizing the definition of antisemitism. By frequently expanding the term to include policy criticism, the report concludes that authorities have robbed the word of meaning and risk discrediting a crucial fight by politicizing it and emptying it of analytic meaning. The authors argued that the label of antisemitism is harsh and should be applied only after careful consideration based on solid, objective criteria.Furthermore, the report highlighted a concerning normalization of antisemitic rhetoric within American politics. While acknowledging President Donald Trumps historic pro-Israel actionsincluding the Abraham Accords and the recognition of Jerusalemthe study warned that the current political environment has tolerated conspiracy theories and rhetoric to an unprecedented degree. U.S. historian Christopher Browning emphasized in the report that the mixture of conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism historically leads to antisemitism, stating, Historically, when you mix conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism, you almost always get to antisemitism.The post JAMB releasesFull List of banned items and penalties forUTME 2026 appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog. JAMB releases Full List of banned items and penalties for UTME 2026
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reinforced its strict code of conduct ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled to run from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 25, To maintain the integrity of the computer-based testing process, the board has outlined specific prohibitions and severe penalties for misconduct. Candidates are warned that any breach of these guidelines could lead to immediate disqualification, long-term bans, or criminal prosecution under the Examination Malpractice Act.Candidates are strictly forbidden from bringing the following items into the examination hall. Possession of any of these, whether in use or not, is grounds for the cancellation of results:Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, calculators, wristwatches, cameras, recorders, microphones, earpieces, and Bluetooth devices.Storage Media: USBs, CDs, hard disks, and similar storage components.Stationery & Reading Materials: Pens, biros, erasers, ink/pen readers, books, or any writing materials (except ordinary HB pencils).Smart Tech: Spy reading glasses, smart lenses, smart rings, smart buttons, and smart jewelry.Personal Effects: Key holders, ATM cards, wallets, purses, bangles, rings, necklaces, and bags.JAMB has established a comprehensive list of penalties for various forms of examination malpractice. Significant infractions include Impersonation (Code D), which carries a cancellation of results, a two-year ban, and prosecution.Violent or unruly behavior (Code G) is met with result cancellation, expulsion, prosecution, and a three-year ban. Similarly, Collusion (Code K) and Tampering with results (Code P) both carry three-year bans alongside result cancellation and legal action.Lesser infractions, such as Lateness (Code H) or Leaving the hall without permission (Code L), result in the automatic cancellation of the candidate's result. Candidates are also reminded that possessing prohibited electronics like mobile phones or wristwatches will lead to both result cancellation and active prosecution.To ensure a smooth examination experience, JAMB has stipulated that the first of the four daily sessions will commence at 8:30 a.m. nationwide. Candidates must undergo strict biometric verification and screening before entry. It is mandatory for students to arrive early at their assigned accredited CBT centers with only their permitted e-registration slips and HB pencils. Failure to comply with these arrival and verification protocols will result in the forfeiture of the examination session. Antisemitic Violence in 2025 Killed Highest Number of Jews in 30 Years, Study FindsViolent antisemitic attacks in 2025 resulted in the highest number of Jewish fatalities in three decades, according to a new annual report from Tel Aviv University. Throughout the year, 20 Jews were murdered in four separate attacks, the deadliest being a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed 15 lives. The report indicates that the total number of incidents in Western countries remains significantly higher than in 2022, despite various diplomatic efforts to curb regional conflicts in the Middle East.In the United Kingdom, antisemitic incidents rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a fatal car-ramming and stabbing attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. The United States also saw targeted violence, such as a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli embassy staff members. The report's authors noted that high levels of antisemitism have become a normalized feature in societies with large Jewish minorities, observing that even where total incident numbers fell slightly, such as in France and Germany, the levels of physical violence often increased or remained dramatically higher than pre-war figures.The study also leveled harsh criticism at the Israeli government and media for politicizing the definition of antisemitism. By frequently expanding the term to include policy criticism, the report concludes that authorities have robbed the word of meaning and risk discrediting a crucial fight by politicizing it and emptying it of analytic meaning. The authors argued that the label of antisemitism is harsh and should be applied only after careful consideration based on solid, objective criteria.Furthermore, the report highlighted a concerning normalization of antisemitic rhetoric within American politics. While acknowledging President Donald Trumps historic pro-Israel actionsincluding the Abraham Accords and the recognition of Jerusalemthe study warned that the current political environment has tolerated conspiracy theories and rhetoric to an unprecedented degree. U.S. historian Christopher Browning emphasized in the report that the mixture of conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism historically leads to antisemitism, stating, Historically, when you mix conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism, you almost always get to antisemitism.Antisemitic Violence in 2025 Killed Highest Number of Jews in 30 Years, Study FindsViolent antisemitic attacks in 2025 resulted in the highest number of Jewish fatalities in three decades, according to a new annual report from Tel Aviv University. Throughout the year, 20 Jews were murdered in four separate attacks, the deadliest being a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed 15 lives. The report indicates that the total number of incidents in Western countries remains significantly higher than in 2022, despite various diplomatic efforts to curb regional conflicts in the Middle East.In the United Kingdom, antisemitic incidents rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a fatal car-ramming and stabbing attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. The United States also saw targeted violence, such as a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli embassy staff members. The report's authors noted that high levels of antisemitism have become a normalized feature in societies with large Jewish minorities, observing that even where total incident numbers fell slightly, such as in France and Germany, the levels of physical violence often increased or remained dramatically higher than pre-war figures.The study also leveled harsh criticism at the Israeli government and media for politicizing the definition of antisemitism. By frequently expanding the term to include policy criticism, the report concludes that authorities have robbed the word of meaning and risk discrediting a crucial fight by politicizing it and emptying it of analytic meaning. The authors argued that the label of antisemitism is harsh and should be applied only after careful consideration based on solid, objective criteria.Furthermore, the report highlighted a concerning normalization of antisemitic rhetoric within American politics. While acknowledging President Donald Trumps historic pro-Israel actionsincluding the Abraham Accords and the recognition of Jerusalemthe study warned that the current political environment has tolerated conspiracy theories and rhetoric to an unprecedented degree. U.S. historian Christopher Browning emphasized in the report that the mixture of conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism historically leads to antisemitism, stating, Historically, when you mix conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism, you almost always get to antisemitism.The post JAMB releasesFull List of banned items and penalties forUTME 2026 appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog. 
