JAMB 2026 REGISTRATION: “Key Dates, Steps, and Requirements” – Everything You Need To Know

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Tuesday, January 13, announced the commencement of the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.

This was contained in a release signed and released to the media on Tuesday night by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on the Board’s official X handle.

According to the board, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2026/27 academic session.

The board further disclosed that eligibility is tied to age, noting that “only candidates who will not be less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026, are generally eligible to apply/be considered.”

However, WITHIN NIGERIA reviews the photo-statement signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, which was shared on the board’s X handle, and culls important details, particularly how to apply for JAMB 2026 without stress.

Here is the breakdown:

CREATION OF A JAMB PROFILE

Interested applicants will send his or her National Identification Number (NIN) to 55019 or 66019 in the format (NIN 12345678901).

He or she will receive a 10-digit profile code via SMS.

PURCHASE of JAMB e-PIN

Interested applicants will visit authorized banks, online payment platforms, or JAMB-approved CBT centers.

Interested applicants should present his or her profile code and pay for the registration fee (N6,200 – #7,000).

He or she will receive his or her e-PIN via SMS.

A TRIP to a JAMB-APPROVED CBT Center

Interested applicants will visit a JAMB-approved CBT center with your profile code and e-PIN.

Interested applicants must provide personal details and O-level results and choose institutions and courses.

Interested applicants must capture biometrics (10 fingers) and photographs.

Print and keep registration slips for future use.

REQUIREMENTS?

Interested applicants must possess a valid NI.Interested applicants must have an active and functional phone number and email address.

Interested applicants must have O-Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).

Interested applicants must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES

For UTME registration, every applicant must apply between January 26 and February 28, 2026.For Direct Entry registration, every applicant must apply between March 2 and April 25, 2026.