The examination board stated the decision to either postpone the examination or to continue as scheduled would be taken later on Friday at a meeting billed to hold with concerned individuals and institutions.

Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar of the board said these on Friday during a virtual meeting with relevant stakeholders ahead of the examination.

He blamed the development on the difficulties being experienced by the candidates in their efforts to register.

He said about 600,000 candidates who have indicated interest to participate in the 2021 UTME are yet to register.

The examination body however confirmed that the mock examination that is slated for May 20 will go on as scheduled.