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JAMB Published: 2026-02-01 • By Emmanuel Iweh

JAMB 2026 Registration: How to Apply for UTME and DE

JAMB 2026 Registration: How to Apply for UTME and DE

"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration."

JAMB 2026 Registration: How to Apply for UTME and DE

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must have obtained a minimum of five (5) credits in their O’Level results.
Candidates must have obtained a minimum score of 160 in the 2026 UTME.

How to Apply

1. Visit the JAMB website: www.jamb.gov.ng 2. Click on the “2026 UTME/DE Registration” link. 3. Complete the online application form as instructed. 4. Pay the registration fee of ₦3,500.00 (excluding result verification and transaction charges).

Official Action Steps for Candidates

Candidates must provide accurate and complete information during registration.
Any false declaration or incorrect information may lead to disqualification.
Names, photographs, O’Level results, UTME records, and all registration documents must be consistent.

Official Source Reference: https://www.jamb.gov.ng/

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