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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has 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 made in a statement signed by the JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, and published on the Board’s official X handle on Tuesday.
According to JAMB, the application is open to suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2026/27 academic session.
Age Requirement and Eligibility Conditions
JAMB restated that eligibility for admission is tied to age. Only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are generally eligible to apply.
However, the Board disclosed that provisions exist for underage candidates, subject to strict conditions. Candidates who will be below 16 years by the stipulated date must undergo an intensive evaluation to determine their eligibility for a waiver.
“Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2026/27 academic session.
“Only candidates who will not be less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 are generally eligible to apply/be considered.”
Conditions for Underage Candidates
JAMB explained that underage candidates must score not less than 80 percent in each of the UTME or A-Level, Post-UTME, Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), and the exceptional candidate assessment.
The Board added that the UTME results of underage candidates will only be released after the completion of the evaluation process.
UTME Registration and E-PIN Timelines
Registration for UTME candidates, including candidates from foreign countries, will run from Monday, January 26, 2026, to Saturday, February 28, 2026.
E-PIN vending for UTME candidates will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, and end on Thursday, February 26, 2026, while registration officially closes on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
“The period of registration for UTME candidates, including those from foreign countries, is from Monday, 26th January, 2026 to Saturday, 28th February, 2026.
“E-PIN vending for UTME begins on Monday, 19 January, 2026, and ends on Thursday, 26 February, 2026, while registration closes on Saturday, 28th February, 2026.”
Direct Entry Registration Schedule
For Direct Entry candidates, JAMB announced that the sale of DE application documents and E-PIN vending will commence on Monday, March 2, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The Board noted that Direct Entry registration will be conducted exclusively at JAMB State and Zonal Offices nationwide.
Approved Fees for 2026 UTME and DE
JAMB announced three categories of e-PINs for the 2026 admission exercise:
- Direct Entry (DE): N5,700
- UTME without Mock: N7,200
- UTME with Mock: N8,700
A breakdown of the charges shows the following:
- UTME/DE Application Fee: N3,500
- Reading Text: N1,000
- CBT Centre Registration Service Charge: N700
- CBT Centre UTME Service Charge: N1,500
- Bank Charges: N500
- CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge (optional): N1,500
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“UTME/DE JAMB Application Fee N3,500; Reading Text N1,000; CBT Centre Registration Service Charge – N700; CBT Centre UTME Service Charge – N1,500; Bank Charges – N500; CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge – N1,500.”
UTME and Mock Examination Dates
The Board announced that the 2026 UTME will be conducted from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The optional Mock-UTME is scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Warning Against Multiple Registrations
JAMB cautioned candidates against multiple registrations, stressing that candidates are not allowed to register more than once.
The Board advised candidates who encounter errors during registration to seek corrections directly through JAMB rather than purchasing a new application form, warning that duplication violates registration rules and may attract sanctions.
“Candidates are not permitted to register more than once; in the event of any errors during registration process, candidates are to seek correction from the board and not obtain a fresh application as duplication of applications violates all the applications,” the Board stated.
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