JAMB Kicks Off Sale of 2026 UTME, Direct Entry Forms

Published on January 14, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of sales for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) application forms for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The announcement was made in a post on JAMB’s official X handle on Tuesday night.

ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE 2026 UTME/DE CANDIDATES pic.twitter.com/SZflLaoZH8
— JAMB (@JAMBHQ) January 13, 2026

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“UTME is open to suitably qualified candidates for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session,” the photo statement signed by the Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, read.

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According to the Board, UTME registration will begin in January 2026 and end in March 2026, with specific dates to be announced later. The UTME examination itself is scheduled to take place in April 2026.

“The period of registration for UTME candidates, including those from foreign countries, is from Monday, 26th January, 2026 to Saturday, 28th February, 2026,” the statement said.

JAMB also reminded candidates that possession of a National Identification Number (NIN) is mandatory before registration.

Clarifying age requirements, the Board stated:
“Only candidates who will not be less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 are generally eligible to apply/be considered.”

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However, underage candidates may still be considered under strict conditions.
“Candidates less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 will have to undergo an intensive evaluation to determine their eligibility for a waiver.”

JAMB added that,
“The UTME results of the underage candidates will be released only at the conclusion of the complete evaluation process.”

For Direct Entry applicants, the Board announced that:
“Sale of 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application documents and E-PIN vending would commence from Monday, 2nd March, 2026, and end by Saturday, 25th April, 2026, and would only be at the Board’s State and Zonal Offices.”

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JAMB further disclosed that:
“The 2026 UTME will commence on Thursday, 16th April, 2026 and end on Saturday, 25th April, 2026.”

The Board also noted that the optional Mock-UTME is scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.

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