Category: JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has completed the full automation of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) question‑setting process, marking the final phase of a decade-long digital transformation of Nigeria’s central admissions system. Announcing the milestone during a training programme for test developers at the University of Ibadan, JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that there will be no extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Prospective candidates have been strictly warned to complete their registration before February 26, 2026, or risk being barred from participating in the examination. In a statement released…

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…

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…

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…

The 2026 JAMB UTME has officially included The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as the prescribed novel for the Use of English section. This guide provides a complete summary, key themes, and practice questions to help candidates prepare effectively. About the Novel The Lekki Headmaster centres on Mr. Adewale “Bepo” Adebepo, the principled and…

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…

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…

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…