Attention 2026 UTME Candidates: JAMB Sends Fresh Message to Applicants:Â The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued an important update to all 2026 UTME candidates.
According to the board, candidates who mistakenly selected the wrong subject combinations during registration can now proceed to make corrections immediately. This update is a major relief for many applicants who discovered errors after completing their registration.
As of Tuesday, February 17, over 1.5 million candidates had successfully registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made under the leadership of Professor Ishaq Oloyede.
However, JAMB has strongly warned candidates against delaying their registration. The board emphasized that the deadline remains fixed and there will be no extension once registration closes at the end of the month.
JAMB Important Dates for 2026 UTME & Direct Entry Registration
Below are the official dates released by JAMB for the 2026 exercise:
1. Sale of UTME e-PINs
- 19th January – 26th February 2026
2. UTME Registration at Accredited CBT Centres
- 26th January – 28th February 2026
3. Deadline for Mock Exam Selection
- 16th February 2026
4. UTME Registration Closes
- 28th February 2026
5. Mock Examination
- 28th March 2026
6. UTME Main Examination
- 16th – 25th April 2026
7. Sale & Registration of Direct Entry (DE) e-PINs
- 2nd March – 25th April 2026
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Confirm your subject combination immediately.
- Complete your registration before the deadline.
- Avoid last-minute rush to prevent errors.
- Prepare adequately for the April examination.
Candidates are advised to stay updated through official channels and avoid misinformation.
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