JAMB to Conduct UTME-Mock on March 7, Permits Use of Pencil
Dr. Benjamin emphasized that while the Board had previously prohibited the use of pencils and other banned materials due to their misuse, it has now approved the use of ordinary HP pencils for both the Mock-UTME and the main examination scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, 2024.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2024 Mock-UTME will be held on Thursday, allowing candidates to use an ordinary HP pencil for numerical analysis if they choose to do so.
In a statement issued by Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the JAMB spokesperson, the clarification was provided in response to numerous inquiries from candidates and the public regarding the use of HP pencils in the examination hall.
Dr. Benjamin emphasized that while the Board had previously prohibited the use of pencils and other banned materials due to their misuse, it has now approved the use of ordinary HP pencils for both the Mock-UTME and the main examination scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Candidates are reminded to bring only one pencil to their respective examination centers and ensure they are not in possession of any other prohibited items.
