Jamb 2024 Starting Date, Form & News Updates

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:

Obtaining a unique phone number (SIM) not previously used for JAMB.
Creating a JAMB Profile by sending a prescribed SMS to the designated shortcode.
Purchasing the e-PIN from approved outlets.
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.

Mock Examination

An optional UTME Mock Examination will be conducted on Thursday, 12th February 2026. Candidates interested in participating must indicate this during registration and pay the stipulated fee.

Examination Date and Format

The 2026 UTME will commence on Thursday, 16th April 2026, and will be conducted nationwide using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Candidates are required to print their examination notification slips to know their exact date, time, and centre.

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.

The lekki headmaster is the Jamb novel for 2026 Use of English

13 Resources For Jamb CBT 2026

These 13 Resources will help you before, during, and after Jamb Registration…

Now, you can register Jamb Exam without first having Waec, Neco, GCE, Ijmb, ND, Jupeb, or HND results. Awaiting results are allowed in Jamb.

What will I be given after UTME Registration? You should expect to receive the following materials after a Successful Jamb Registration…

Jamb Recommended Novel for English
A CD containing Jamb e-Brochure and Syllabus
A Video Message from Jamb Registrar
e-Slip as evidence of Successful registration.

How much is JAMB Form? JAMB has now increased the cost of registering for UTME to N7,700 (Plus Mock) and N6,200 (Minus MOCK). The cost for application documents for foreign candidates has also been pegged at; $30.

What To Expect In Jamb CBT 2026

Use of National Identification Number (NIN).
Approval of more Jamb CBT Centres.
60 English Questions and 40 Questions from other Subjects.
Zero payments at CBT Centres to avoid exploitation.
Registration will take a month and one week.
Jamb CBT will take two weeks to complete.
Reprinting of slips for JAMB exam date (7 days to UaTME)
Only computer-based testing centers equipped with laptops will be allowed to administer the UTME.
Due to rising diesel and facility costs, 2026 UTME candidates would pay N1000 to CBT centres instead of N700, and mock exam candidates will pay N1,000.

Does Jamb Set Theory? No.

Difference Between Jamb & UTME

Is Jamb the same as UTME? No.

JAMB stands for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. It is the body responsible for admission into Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.

Jamb has both UTME and Direct Entry. UTME is for secondary school leavers and those who need Admission into 100 level or ND Programme in Nigeria. Direct Entry is for admission directly into 200 level and is for those who already have ND, HND, Jupeb, IJMB, or other A-Level programs certificates.

How To Gain Admission In 2026

Apply for a School that will accept your score for your course…

Many candidates fail to secure admission to study their dream courses. However, this is not always because they had a low score in Jamb or are not connected; but because they are not guided on how to gain admission.

You can gain admission no matter your Jamb score. Some schools accept you even if you didn’t put them as a first or second choice in Jamb. Many Universities and Polytechnics accept low Jamb scores. The Jamb CAPS marketplace has also started recommending Jambites for admission.

Jamb Exam Results And Admission

JAMB releases result for Candidates 7 days after the exam. Jamb Results can be checked online and via SMS (RESULT to 55019). Visit the Jamb result portal and log in with your username and password to check the Result.

Jamb releases Admission lists and Admission letters. When you are finally admitted, you can proceed to print your Jamb Admission letter. In addition, admission status can be checked on both Jamb caps and Jamb portal.

The normal Jamb result you print out from a computer for free is not what you use for clearance and scholarship applications.

Your University or Polytechnic of choice will require an Original Result Slip during physical clearance. Jamb sells scratch cards to enable you to print Original Jamb results.

Recommended:

Jamb English Novel

The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli was approved for the past two years. Read And Download The Life Changer or see Questions from the Life Changer.

Jamb will likely introduce another novel for 2026 UTME.

The Banks Selling Jamb Forms are Zenith, Access, Ecobank, Firstbank, FCMB, Fidelity, Union, Unity, Sterling, etc

Jamb Dates From 2016 to Date

Jamb 2025 is April 25th to May 5th, 2025
Jamb CBT 2024 began on April 19th.
Jamb 2023 Registration began January 14th
Jamb 2023 Mock date is March 16th, 2023
UTME 2022 Form was released Feb 19
Jamb CBT 2022 Began 6th of May
Jamb 2021 Registration Started April 12th, 2021
Jamb Date 2021 was From June 19th, 2021
UTME 2020 Registration began on January 13th
Jamb Exam 2020 Started on the 14th of March
The Jamb 2019 Exam Commenced on April 11th, 2019
UTME 2018 registration started on December 6th, 2017
Jamb Registration for 2018 closed on February 11, 2018
Registration for Jamb 2016 began 31st of August 2015
UTME Registration for 2016 ended on January 15th, 2016

UTME Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I prepare to score above 300 in Jamb?

Prepare your mind, take away possible distractions, understand your jamb subject combination, get the Jamb syllabus, Follow Flashlearners YouTube Channel, Create a Personal study Time, Practice the Flashlearners Jamb App, Ask questions and implement a consistent study plan.

2. Can I register Jamb without Waec Result?

Yes, you can register Jamb even when your Waec result isn’t out yet. It is called using awaiting results to register Jamb. You will need to upload your O’Level result to Jamb Portal when Waec releases results.

3. Can I register Jamb at Cyber Cafes?

No… Jamb stopped using cybercafes. You can’t buy Jamb Form 2026 or register Jamb at Cyber Cafes. Any candidate who registers Jamb outside the Approved CBT centers will be identified and disqualified.

4. How much is Jamb selling forms?

How Much is Jamb Form? Jamb Registration form is #3,500, Jamb Novel Price is #500, and Jamb CBT Centres Get #700 from Jamb for Registration. Budget #6,000 for Jamb Registration.

5. How long is Jamb And Questions Set?

Jamb Exam Time and Number of Questions are as follows:

2 hours is how long Jamb Takes
Jamb Sets 60 Questions from Use of English
Jamb Sets 40 Questions Each from 3 Other Subjects
A total of 180 Questions are Set in Jamb UTME

6. Registration for Foreign Candidates?

The cost of the UTME Form for Foreign candidates is $20 and Foreign Registration centres are Nigerian:

Embassy in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
High Commission Accra, Ghana
Embassy/permanent mission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Consulate, Beau, Cameroun
Consulate, Cotonou, Benin Republic
Consulate Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Consulate, Johannesburg, South Africa
High Commission, London, United Kingdom