{"id":10699,"date":"2026-01-15T10:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=10699"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:06:29","slug":"jamb-2026-utme-direct-entry-registration-opens-jan-26-full-dates-fees-rules-and-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-utme-direct-entry-registration-opens-jan-26-full-dates-fees-rules-and-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"JAMB 2026 UTME &#038; Direct Entry Registration Opens Jan 26: Full Dates, Fees, Rules and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the complete registration framework for the <strong>2026\/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)<\/strong> and <strong>Direct Entry (DE)<\/strong>, setting the stage for millions of Nigerian and foreign candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>January 26 to February 28, 2026<\/strong>, candidates can register for UTME, while <strong>Direct Entry sales and submissions run from March 2 to April 25, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide breaks down <strong>everything you need to know<\/strong> \u2014 from <strong>fees and deadlines to biometric rules, age limits, exam dates and step-by-step registration<\/strong> \u2014 in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Apply for JAMB 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JAMB says candidates must be <strong>at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026<\/strong> to qualify for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who will be <strong>below 16<\/strong> by that date can only be considered under <strong>special waiver rules<\/strong>. Such candidates must score <strong>at least 80%<\/strong> in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>UTME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A-Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-UTME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSCE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JAMB\u2019s exceptional candidate assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their UTME results will be released <strong>only after<\/strong> the full evaluation is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important NIMC Biodata Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you register with <strong>NIN biodata<\/strong> in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>JAMB will not allow any change of name, date of birth or gender.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If NIMC later updates your details, it will only reflect through a <strong>re-query process (TEMPL or QURING)<\/strong>, and such changes will appear as a <strong>footnote<\/strong> on your JAMB profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JAMB 2026 Registration Fees (e-PIN Categories)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JAMB will operate a <strong>100% cashless system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>UTME without Mock<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20a67,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UTME with Mock<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20a68,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Direct Entry (DE)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20a67,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fee Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Application fee \u2013 \u20a63,500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading text \u2013 \u20a61,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CBT registration service \u2013 \u20a6700<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CBT UTME service \u2013 \u20a61,500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank charges \u2013 \u20a6500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mock (optional) \u2013 \u20a61,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Candidates must choose the correct e-PIN type at purchase. No refund is allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JAMB 2026 Registration Timetable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UTME<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>e-PIN sales:<\/strong> 19 Jan \u2013 26 Feb 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> 26 Jan \u2013 28 Feb 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Direct Entry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>e-PIN sales &amp; submission:<\/strong> 2 Mar \u2013 25 Apr 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submission only at:<\/strong> JAMB State &amp; Zonal Offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JAMB 2026 Examination Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mock UTME:<\/strong> Saturday, <strong>28 March 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main UTME:<\/strong> Thursday <strong>16 April<\/strong> to Saturday <strong>25 April 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will write the exam in the <strong>town they selected<\/strong> during registration. JAMB does <strong>not<\/strong> change exam towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get Your JAMB Profile Code<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Get a <strong>personal SIM<\/strong> (one candidate, one number).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send SMS: <code>NIN 00123456789<\/code> to <strong>55019 or 66019<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>10-digit Profile Code<\/strong> will be sent to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>To retrieve it later, send <strong>RESEND<\/strong> to 55019 or 66019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Buy JAMB 2026 e-PIN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your <strong>Profile Code<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIPOST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MMOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microfinance Banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USSD partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>e-PIN will be sent by SMS<\/strong>. Do not copy or dictate it to anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recover a lost PIN, send <strong>UTMEPIN<\/strong> to 55019 or 66019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Complete Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to a <strong>JAMB-accredited CBT centre<\/strong> with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Profile Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-PIN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10 fingers<\/strong> will be captured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photograph taken live<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details entered and reviewed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration slip printed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only candidates who pass <strong>biometric verification<\/strong> on exam day will be allowed into the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Direct Entry (DE) Key Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DE candidates must upload:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A-Level or ND\/NCE\/HND certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>O-Level result<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration Template<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No <strong>awaiting result<\/strong> is allowed for DE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge certificates before 2020 must be verified directly by Cambridge and forwarded to JAMB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Foreign UTME Centres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JAMB will register and examine candidates in:<br><strong>Abidjan, Accra, Banjul, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, London, Malabo, and Ouagadougou.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fee: <strong>$30 or local equivalent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Provisions for Persons with Disabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JAMB will <strong>fully refund<\/strong> registration fees to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Blind candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deaf candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheelchair users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other supported categories include autism, ADHD, albinism, dyslexia, amputees and cerebral palsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What JAMB Considers a Valid Admission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Any admission not printed from JAMB CAPS and e-Facility is illegal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>No institution can give a valid admission without JAMB\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Warning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JAMB has activated <strong>live monitoring<\/strong> of CBT centres. Any centre not visible from headquarters may have its registrations cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are also reminded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No multiple registrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No cybercaf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No proxy access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam malpractice leads to prosecution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For complaints, candidates must use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamb.gov.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JAMB Ticket\/Support on the JAMB site<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/how-to-get-your-jamb-profile-code-for-2026-utme-direct-entry-full-step-by-step-guide\/\">How to Get Your JAMB Profile Code for 2026 UTME &amp; Direct Entry (Full Step-by-Step Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the complete registration framework for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,953,2],"tags":[21665,17524,12457,19889,20518,110,16377],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>JAMB 2026 UTME &amp; 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