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Jamb 2026 Direct Entry Form And News

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(For candidates applying with ND, NCE, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, or a university degree)DE e-PIN Sale & Registration

  • Starts: Monday, 2 March 2026

  • Ends: Saturday, 25 April 2026

Sale of UTME e-PINs

  • Starts: Monday, 19 January 2026

  • Ends: Thursday, 26 February 2026

This is the period when candidates can buy their JAMB registration PIN (from banks, online platforms, or approved vendors).

UTME Registration Proper

  • Starts: Monday, 26 January 2026

  • Ends: Saturday, 28 February 2026

Eligibility Requirements

  • UTME candidates must have obtained at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics (for science-based courses), in not more than two sittings.

  • Candidates awaiting results may apply but must upload their results before admission consideration.

  • Direct Entry candidates must possess advanced qualifications such as NCE, ND, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, or Bachelor’s degree, depending on their intended course.

Age Requirement

Candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2026 to be eligible for admission. Any admission given to candidates below this age is invalid.

Registration Procedure

Registration is strictly biometric-based and must be carried out at JAMB-accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres only. The process includes:

  1. Obtaining a unique phone number (SIM) not previously used for JAMB.

  2. Creating a JAMB Profile by sending a prescribed SMS to the designated shortcode.

  3. Purchasing the e-PIN from approved outlets.

  4. Completing registration at an accredited CBT centre, including biometric capture (fingerprints and photograph).

Candidates are warned not to patronize cyber cafés or unaccredited centres, as JAMB will not be responsible for errors arising from such registrations.

Foreign Candidates

Registration for foreign candidates will take place in designated foreign centres across countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, India, UAE, Ghana, South Africa, and others. The registration and examination process for foreign candidates follows the same standards as within Nigeria.

Important Warnings and Regulations

  • Multiple registrations are prohibited and attract severe sanctions.

  • Candidates must not bring prohibited items such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or bags into the examination hall.

  • Any form of examination malpractice, impersonation, or falsification of records will lead to disqualification and possible prosecution.

  • JAMB does not authorize agents to register candidates.

Refund and Complaints

All registration fees are non-refundable. Candidates with complaints or issues are advised to use JAMB’s official online support channels.