14/01/2026
JAMB has officially released the full registration timetable and guidelines for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) exercise. Sale of UTME e-PINs begins on Monday, 19 January and ends on Thursday, 26 February 2026, while UTME registration runs from Monday, 26 January to Saturday, 28 February 2026. Direct Entry (DE) registration and e-PIN sales will take place from Monday, 2 March to Saturday, 25 April 2026, strictly at JAMB State and Zonal Offices.
The official novel for the 2026 UTME is The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba. Only candidates who will be 16 years old by 30 September 2026 are eligible, except underage candidates who may qualify through a rigorous waiver process.
JAMB will maintain a cashless registration system with three e-PIN categories: ₦5,700 for Direct Entry, ₦7,200 for UTME without Mock, and ₦8,700 for UTME with Mock. These fees cover the application form, reading text, CBT centre charges, and bank charges, and candidates must choose their preferred option at the point of purchase as no refunds will be made.
Registration must be completed only at JAMB-accredited CBT centres, where candidates’ photographs and ten fingerprints will be captured. Multiple registrations, use of multiple NINs, proxy registration, or sharing login details are strictly prohibited and will attract severe penalties.
The 2026 UTME examination will be conducted from Friday, 16 May to Monday, 26 May 2026, with the Mock UTME scheduled to hold earlier for candidates who opted for it. Only candidates who successfully complete biometric verification will be allowed to sit for the exams. Candidates are also required to truthfully declare any previous admission or matriculation history, and ensure their NIN details match their personal records.
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