The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially set April 16 – 25, 2026, for the nationwide Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In an official release, JAMB disclosed key details on registration processes, eligibility criteria, and fees for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
This early notice aids aspiring students to prepare, streamline registration, and approach the exams with confidence. UTME registration starts January 26 to February 28, and Direct Entry from March 2 to April 25.
Candidates create a profile with unique phone/NIN first; and receive a 10-character code via SMS to buy E-PIN at banks, POS, or online.
“A 10-character profile code will be sent back to the phone number. Present this code at any participating bank, POS, or online payment platform to complete the E-PIN purchase,” it explained.
JAMB highlighted exam timelines—Mock UTME March 28; main exams April 16–25—with results after evaluation. UTME requires five O’Level credits (English included); Direct Entry adds advanced qualifications.
JAMB Fee Structure
Mock UTME candidates pay N8,700; regular UTME N7,700; Direct Entry N5,700—covering forms, texts, CBT services, and processing.
Inclusivity & Prohibitions
Candidates with disabilities (blindness, deafness, albinism, autism, dyslexia, ADHD) must indicate needs for JEOG centre support.
No earphones, watches, phones, devices, or pens—only HB pencils; all admissions via CAPS only.
Key Facts
JAMB accredited 848 CBT centres since Dec 15, 2025. To avoid Post-2025 UTME glitches which affected 380,000 candidates. Teams check CCTV, biometrics, laptops, and facilities to prevent fraud and ensure readiness.
