JAMB releases guidelines, fees, dates for 2026 UTME, direct entry admissions

Candidates who are blind are to indicate by selecting BLIND from the dropdown options and also pick the closest designated JEOG centre and preferred mode of examination. A special indicator for the deaf/mute has been created to identify them for special attention duri ng the examination. To promote inclusivity, the Board fully refunds registration fees to the blind, the deaf and those on wheel chairs who possess the required 5 credits at the point of registration.

OTHERS

Candidates with Albinism, Down Syndrome, Autism, Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Amputees, Lame, Paralysed, Cerebral Palsy disfigurements, are to indicate by clicking on the appropriate box so as to be identified and assigned to the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) for special attention.

BIOMETRIC CHALLENGES

a) No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall or sit the examination if their biometrics is not verified.
b) Candidates with biometric abnormalities can only register and take examination at the Abuja Headquarters of the Board. The Board will facilitate their travels.
DATES AND VENUE FOR THE 2026 UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION

The 2026 UTME will commence on Thursday, 16th April, 2026 and end on Saturday, 25th April, 2026.

The venue of the examination will be at ANY centre in the candidate's chosen examination town.

JAMB DOES NOT POST ANY CANDIDATE TO ANY EXAMINATION TOWN (OR GROUP OF TOWNS) OTHER THAN THE ONE CHOSEN BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE POINT OF REGISTRATION. REGISTER ON TIME SINCE YOUR PREFERRED TOWN MAY NO LONGER HAVE SPACE FOR YOU. NOTE THAT THE CHOICE OF A GROUP OF TOWNS IMPLIES THAT YOU CAN BE POSTED TO ANY OF TH E TOW NS IN THE CHOSEN GROUP.

REGISTRATION FEE/PROCUREMENT OF REGISTRATION e- PIN s

Candidates should note that e-PINS purchased are tied to individual profiles and are not transferable.

Candidates are advised to keep as private and confidential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM cards, email addresses and e-PINs. No centre is allowed to request or accept a candidate's password.

OPTIONAL MOCK-UTME

Mock-UTME (optional) shall hold on Saturday, March 28th 2026.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The registration fee is non-refundable.

Candidates are advised to read and understand the various guidelines on admission as well as the set of instructions shown on the scan QR Code on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration. He or she is also to sign an indemnity on ethical standards.

Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of programme, they will also be tested on a general text: "The Lekki Headmaster" by Kabir Alabi Garba. All Candidates are also expected to read the text

Candidates/Officials would not be allowed to enter the examination centre with earphones, wristwatches, mobile phones, electronic devices, or any pen/biro. Only pencils are allowed.

Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise the services of ANY cybercafe, school or establishment other than its accredited CBT centres for this exercise.

Examination malpractice is a criminal offence that attracts, in addition to the cancellation of results, publication of names and prosecution of such offenders. Candidates are to ensure they read and endorse the 'Attestation Clause' on the registration portal.

NO REGULARIZATION OF ILLEGAL ADMISSION

PROCEDURE FOR VALID ADMISSION

All admission offered by institutions MUST be from JAMB and only printed on e-Facility. Any offer of admission from any tertiary institution without JAMB Admission letter is illegal and irredeemably null and void. Any candidate, who accepts admission outside CAPS does so at his/her own risk as the Board would neither recognise such admissions nor condone it.

Candidates are advised to start preparations towards the exam with the Myschool JAMB CBT Mobile App for android phones or the Myschool JAMB CBT Software for Computer systems. Both contain over 60,000 JAMB past questions and answers to help you get adequately ready for the exam. You can equally check out the Myschool CBT Classroom. Candidates are advised to join the Myschool WhatsApp group where JAMB 2026 candidates or prospective students of a particular school can ask questions, share their concerns and get instant answers. CLICK HERE to join.

Schools, Institutions, Tutorial Centres, Business Centres & Cafes can start setting up their CBT Centres to become JAMB CBT Agents and Training Centres to help train students for the upcoming exams. For details on how to proceed, please click here.

🕒 Posted on: 2026-01-15 06:11:04

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