JAMB Registration for 2026 UTME Officially Begins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened the registration portal for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This year’s exercise comes with a major policy shift: mandatory disclosure of previous admission status.

JAMB Registration for 2026 UTME Officially Begins

​Whether you are a first-time applicant or an undergraduate seeking a fresh start, here is everything you need to know to navigate the 2026 registration successfully.

​Key Registration Dates & Deadlines

​Mark your calendar to ensure you don't miss the deadline. No extensions are guaranteed.

• ​Registration Period: January 26 – February 28, 2026.
• ​ePIN Sales Deadline: February 26, 2026.
• ​Mock-UTME Date: March 28, 2026 (Optional).
• ​Main UTME Dates: April 16 – April 25, 2026.

​2026 Registration Requirements & Fees

​To register, you must first generate a 10-digit Profile Code by sending your NIN to 55019 or 66019 (e.g., NIN 12345678901).

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​Payment Breakdown

Item	Cost
UTME Registration (Without Mock)	₦7,200
UTME Registration (With Mock)	₦8,700
Direct Entry (DE) Registration	₦6,200

Note: Fees include the application fee, reading text, CBT centre service charges, and bank commissions.

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​The New Disclosure Policy: What You Must Know

​For the 2026 exercise, JAMB has introduced a Compulsory Disclosure of Previous Admission Status. * Undergraduates: If you are already matriculated in a tertiary institution but want to start over or change courses via the 2026 UTME, you must declare your previous registration details.

• ​The Risk: Failure to disclose a current admission is an offense. It will result in the automatic invalidation of both your current admission and your new registration.
• ​The Rule: You cannot hold two admissions concurrently. Once a new admission is secured, the previous one automatically lapses.

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​Step-by-Step Registration Guide

1. ​Generate Profile Code: Send "NIN [your-11-digit-NIN]" to 55019 or 66019.
2. ​Purchase ePIN: Use your Profile Code to buy your ePIN at banks, via Remita, or at accredited CBT centres.
3. ​Fill the Template: Download and fill the Official JAMB Registration Template to avoid errors in subject combinations or personal data.
4. ​Visit a CBT Centre: Go to an accredited JAMB CBT registration centre. Do not use cybercafés.
5. ​Biometric Authentication: You must use your fingerprints to verify all entered data before the final submission. This prevents errors and ensures your identity is secured.

​Official 2026 Reading Text

​Every registered candidate is entitled to a free copy of the official novel:

​"The Lekki Headmaster" by Kabir Alabi Garba.

Ensure you collect your copy at the CBT centre immediately after your registration is completed.

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​If you encounter issues with your NIN or profile code, you can send RESEND to 55019 or 66019 to retrieve your code. For ePIN issues, send UTMEPIN to the same number.