To uphold the integrity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), certain items known to aid dishonest candidates in perpetrating examination malpractice have been banned. This measure is aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of the board's examinations and ensuring fairness for all candidates. The list of prohibited items for UTME 2024 includes:

- Smartwatches

- Smart lens (unprescribed glasses)

- Calculators

- Smart rings

- Smart pens

- Bluetooth devices

- Flash drives, hard disks, or similar storage devices

- Mobile phones or similar electronic devices

- Biro, books, or other reading or writing materials

- Camera

- Recorders

- Microphones

- Earpieces

- Ink/pen readers

- Other similar devices

Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to these guidelines to avoid sanctions and ensure a smooth examination process.