How to Score Above 300 in the 2026 JAMB UTME: A Complete Guide for Aspirants

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a pivotal milestone for Nigerian students aspiring to secure admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. With the 2026 UTME around the corner, thousands of candidates are asking the same question: How can I score above 300? Achieving a score of 300 and above is no longer…

JAMB Confirms When 2026 UTME Candidates Will Know Their Exam Towns

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided clarity on when candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will know their examination towns and centres. According to the board, candidates will soon be able to access this information by printing their examination slips from the official portal. The examination slip will contain…

JAMB Completes Full Automation of UTME Question-Setting Process, Enhances Examination Security and Efficiency

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,…

JAMB Confirms No Extension for 2026 UTME Registration Deadline

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…

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…

The Lekki Headmaster: Summary, Themes, and JAMB 2026 Practice Questions

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…

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…