The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled the registration guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), detailing crucial steps candidates must follow, along with possible challenges.
The statement, announced on Sunday via JAMB’s official X handle, intends to help potential candidates prepare for 2026 enrollment.
According to the announcement, “Candidates should ensure their personal details, including National Identification Number (NIN), email, and A-Level results, are accurate before generating a profile code.”
The prospective candidates are urged to send their 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 (for instance, NIN 00000011111 to 55019/66019).
According to JAMB, once a profile code is generated, it can not be changed, and biodata is automatically retrieved from NIMC.
The board explained that E-PINs must be purchased only from authorized channels, such as banks, online platforms, or vendors at the registration centers.
“Candidates should make all necessary corrections with NIMC early and confirm that the changes have been reflected on their portal before registration (for instance, name, date of birth, gender, and state of origin).
GSM numbers and email addresses are unique identifiers; they cannot be changed or shared and must be functional before registration,” the statement reads in part.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR 2026 UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION (UTME)
ELIGIBILITY CHECK?
All applicants must be at least 16 years old by the admission year
All applicants must have at least five (5) credits in English and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB)
All applicants must have a National Identification Number (NIN)
Every applicant must have a unique and working email address and phone number.
REGISTRATION PROCESS?
Every candidate must make sure that their NIN is valid
Every candidate must build a profile by emailing the NIN to 55019 or 66019
Every candidate must purchase e-PIN at the rate of #7200 (UTME) or #5,700 (DE)
Every applicant must visit the CBT Center, upload papers, and take biometrics
Each applicant must print and maintain the slip for inspection.
NOVEL?
Every applicant must read Kabir Alabi Garba’s ‘The Lekki Headmaster’
Every applicant should always check the official JAMB website (jamb.gov.ng)
NOTABLE DATES?
Every applicant must know that UTME registration begins on January 31, 2026 and ends on March 8, 2026
Every applicant must be aware that Direct Entry (DE): Opens March 10, 2026 and closes April 7, 2026
