Janet Samuel, Abuja
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the use of ordinary HB pencil for numerical analysis For all candidates sitting for the 2024 Mock-UTME scheduled to hold on Thursday, 7th March if they so desire.
A statement by JAMB Public Communication Advisor (PCA), Dr. Fabian noted that the clarification became necessary following the series of enquiries from candidates and the general public alike regarding whether HP pencils are permitted in the examination hall as a writing material.
It should be noted that the Board had hitherto prohibited the use of pencils and other banned materials in view of the nefarious ends that these materials are put.
To this end, the Board, however, okayed the use of ordinary HB pencil for the upcoming Mock-UTME and the main scheduled to commence on Friday, 19th April, 2024.
Consequently, candidates are urged to note that they are to come with only one pencil to their respective examination centres as specified while ensuring that they are not in possession of any other prohibited items.
