UTME is the new name for what was formerly known as Universities Matriculation Examinations (UME) and it means Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This means that it is a Unified examination and no more UME, PolyJamb and the rest but a single annual Unified examination that would enable students to gain admission into higher institutions in Nigeria such as the Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. It is a welcome idea and much appreciated by prospective students.