How to Correct Names and Date of Birth on the JAMB Portal

Mistakes during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration are more common than many candidates realise. A wrongly spelled name or an incorrect date of birth may seem minor, but such errors can later create significant challenges during admission processing, school clearance, and even mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). To address these…

2026 UTME/DE Registration: Complete Checklist for Aspiring Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is Nigeria’s official body responsible for conducting entrance examinations for tertiary institutions. Every year, thousands of candidates register to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) exams. Proper preparation before registration is crucial to avoid errors that can affect admission chances. Here’s a detailed…

JAMB 2026 UTME Registration Begins: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Profile Code, e-PIN Purchase, and CBT Centre Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the sale of e-PINs for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking the beginning of the admission process for thousands of candidates seeking entry into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions. For many candidates, mistakes made during this stage often…

JAMB Denies Barring Undergraduates from 2026 UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially refuted claims that candidates who have already matriculated or are currently studying in Nigerian universities are barred from sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s clarification comes in response to widespread misinformation circulating on social media and other unverified channels. Speaking in Port…

JAMB Orders University Students to Declare Status or Risk Losing UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to fully declare their current admission or matriculation status, warning that failure to comply could lead to the forfeiture of both existing admissions and new examination registrations. The examination body issued…

JAMB Opens 2026 UTME Registration January 26, Sets Timeline for Candidates Nationwide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with the exercise scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 26, 2026, across Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who outlined key dates, requirements, and procedures prospective…

2026 JAMB UTME & Direct Entry Forms Now On Sale: Full Registration Guide, Dates & What Every Candidate Must Know

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially kicked off the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise, setting out clear timelines, age eligibility rules, fee structures, and examination schedules for candidates aspiring to gain admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session. This announcement marks a…

2026 UTME: JAMB to Deploy Over 1,000 CBT Centres, Promises Most Advanced Exam Yet

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that it will deploy more than 1,000 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the upcoming 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) — an unprecedented scale in the history of the examination body. With nationwide accreditation now complete, JAMB has assured Nigerians that the 2026 UTME will…

JAMB Kicks Off Nationwide Accreditation of CBT Centers Ahead of 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has commenced a nationwide accreditation exercise for Computer-Based Test centres in preparation for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, marking the official start of early arrangements for the next admission cycle. The exercise, which is being conducted across all states of the federation, is aimed at ensuring that only…