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 signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on JAMB’s official X handle on Tuesday night, the Board invited applications from eligible candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
“Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2026/27 academic session,” the release read.
On eligibility, JAMB emphasized age requirements, stating, “Only candidates who will not be less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 are generally eligible to apply/be considered.” The Board, however, made provisions for underage candidates 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. Such must have scored not less than 80% in each of UTME/ALEVEL, PUTME, SSCE and in the exceptional candidate assessment,” the statement added. JAMB also noted, “The UTME results of the underage candidates will be released only at the conclusion of the complete evaluation process.”
Regarding registration timelines, the Board stated: “The period of registration for UTME candidates, including those from foreign countries, is from Monday, 26th January, 2026 to Saturday, 28th February, 2026.” E-PIN sales for UTME candidates are scheduled to start on Monday, 19th January, 2026, and end on Thursday, 26th February, 2026, with registration closing on 28th February.
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For Direct Entry applicants, JAMB announced: “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.”
The Board also detailed three categories of E-PINs: “Direct Entry (N5,700); UTME ONLY WITHOUT MOCK (N7,200); UTME WITH MOCK (N8,700).” A further breakdown of fees includes: “UTME/DE JAMB Application Fee N3,500; Reading Text N1,000; CBT Centre Registration Service Charge – N700; CBT Centre UTME Service Charge – N1,500; Bank Charges – N500; CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge – N1,500.”
Exam dates have also been set. “The 2026 UTME will commence on Thursday, 16th April, 2026 and end on Saturday, 25th April, 2026. Mock-UTME (optional) shall hold on Saturday, March 28th, 2026,” the Board confirmed.
This announcement ensures that candidates can prepare and complete registration within the specified timelines ahead of the 2026 academic session.