The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement of the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The announcement was contained in a release signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on JAMB’s official X handle late Tuesday night.
JAMB stated that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026 are generally eligible to apply. However, provisions exist for underage candidates under strict conditions.
Such candidates must undergo an intensive evaluation and score not less than 80% in each of UTME/A-Level, Post-UTME, SSCE, and the exceptional candidate assessment.
Their UTME results will only be released after the evaluation process is concluded.
Registration Timelines
- UTME Registration: Monday, 26 January 2026 – Saturday, 28 February 2026
- E-PIN Vending for UTME: Monday, 19 January 2026 – Thursday, 26 February 2026
- Direct Entry Registration: Monday, 2 March 2026 – Saturday, 25 April 2026 (available only at JAMB State and Zonal Offices)
Fees and E-PIN Categories
JAMB announced three categories of E-PINs:
- Direct Entry: ₦5,700
- UTME without Mock: ₦7,200
- UTME with Mock: ₦8,700
Breakdown of charges includes:
- UTME/DE Application Fee: ₦3,500
- Reading Text: ₦1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: ₦700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: ₦1,500
- Bank Charges: ₦500
- CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge: ₦1,500
Examination Dates
- UTME: Thursday, 16 April 2026 – Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Mock UTME (optional): Saturday, 28 March 2026
This announcement signals the start of preparations for Nigeria’s largest tertiary admission examination, with JAMB urging candidates to adhere strictly to the timelines and guidelines provided.
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