JAMB
Published: January 30, 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
JAMB Clarifies Rules for Undergraduates Seeking to Re-register for UTME
"Existing university students are permitted to register for the 2026 UTME/DE provided they disclose their current matriculation status."
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that undergraduates currently enrolled in tertiary institutions are not barred from registering for the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry. However, the Board's Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that candidates must disclose their current status during registration. This is to prevent the holding of dual admissions concurrently, which is prohibited under Nigerian law. Failure to disclose existing matriculation constitutes an offense that could lead to the forfeiture of both admissions.
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