The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official schedule of activities for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) application processes. Candidates are advised to carefully note the timelines and complete all required steps within the stipulated periods to avoid disqualification or late registration challenges.
1. Sale of UTME Application Documents (Profile Creation)
The sale of UTME application documents, which also includes profile creation, will commence on Monday, 19 January 2026, and close on Wednesday, 26 February 2026.
During this period, candidates are expected to generate their JAMB profile by sending their National Identification Number (NIN) to the designated JAMB shortcode and proceed with the purchase of the UTME e-PIN. Early completion of this step is strongly recommended to avoid last-minute congestion.
2. Close of Mock Examination Selection
Candidates who wish to participate in the optional UTME Mock Examination must indicate their interest during registration. The deadline for selecting the mock examination option is Sunday, 16 February 2026.
After this date, no changes or new selections for the mock examination will be accepted. The mock exam is designed to familiarize candidates with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment.
3. Actual UTME Registration Period
The official UTME registration will run from Monday, 26 January 2026, to Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Registration will take place at all JAMB-accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. Candidates must ensure that their personal details, subject combinations, and choice of institutions are correctly entered, as errors may be difficult to correct after submission.
4. Sale of Direct Entry (DE) Application Documents and E-PIN Vending
The sale of Direct Entry (DE) application documents and e-PIN vending will commence on Monday, 2 March 2026.
This is specifically for candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry using qualifications such as ND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, or first degrees. Applicants are advised to verify that their credentials meet the admission requirements of their chosen institutions before proceeding.
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