The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
In a statement released on the Board’s official X handle and signed by Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB invited applications from qualified candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The Board outlined age eligibility, stating that “only candidates who will not be less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 are generally eligible to apply.” However, underage candidates may apply under strict conditions, including scoring at least 80% in UTME/A-LEVEL, PUTME, SSCE, and an exceptional candidate assessment. UTME results for underage applicants will be released only after the completion of the evaluation process.
Registration Timelines and E-PINs
UTME registration, including for foreign candidates, runs from Monday, 26th January, 2026 to Saturday, 28th February, 2026. E-PIN vending begins Monday, 19th January, 2026 and ends Thursday, 26th February, 2026, with registration closing on 28th February.
For Direct Entry candidates, sales of application documents and E-PINs will start Monday, 2nd March, 2026, and close Saturday, 25th April, 2026. DE applications are available only at JAMB’s State and Zonal Offices.
JAMB revealed three categories of E-PINs: Direct Entry – N5,700; UTME ONLY without mock – N7,200; UTME with mock – N8,700, which include fees for application, reading texts, CBT registration, service charges, bank charges, and optional mock exams.
Examination Dates
The 2026 UTME will take place from Thursday, 16th April, 2026 to Saturday, 25th April, 2026, while the optional Mock-UTME is scheduled for Saturday, 28th March, 2026.
Candidates are urged to secure their E-PINs early and complete registration within the timelines to avoid missing out.
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