All candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the list of prohibited items below and ensure full compliance to avoid complications during the UTME. Any breach of these instructions may lead to disqualification or other sanctions.

Prohibited Items in the Examination Hall:
- Wristwatches  
- Pens/Biros  
- Mobile phones or any electronic devices  
- Spy reading glasses (subject to thorough screening)  
- Calculators or similar devices  
- USB drives, CDs, hard disks, or other storage media  
- Books or any reading/writing materials  
- Cameras  
- Audio/Video recorders  
- Microphones  
- Earpieces  
- Ink/Pen readers  
- Smart lenses  
- Smart rings or jewelry  
- Smart buttons  
- Bluetooth devices  
- Key holders  
- ATM cards  
- Erasers  

Note: Possession of any of the above items by a candidate or examination official (including board or ad hoc staff) within the exam hall will be deemed an act of sabotage. Such actions will be met with strict disciplinary measures.

Biometric Verification Guidelines (Strictly Enforced)

1. Biometric verification is the ONLY acceptable mode of entry into the examination centre. No candidate will be allowed in without it.  
2. Candidates who cannot be verified must not be kept waiting unnecessarily. They should be recaptured at the centre immediately before departure. Only genuine cases will be considered for follow-up.  
3. There will be no physical attendance register—biometric verification automatically serves this purpose.  
4. Photo albums will display candidate photos only—they will not indicate attendance status.  
5. All examination officials and security personnel must strictly enforce these rules without exceptions.

Candidates are urged to arrive early, stay calm, and cooperate fully with officials to ensure a smooth and hitch-free exercise. Your compliance is not only required—it’s non-negotiable.