The Digest:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has advised prospective candidates to begin creating their profiles immediately ahead of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry. In its weekly bulletin, the board emphasised the need for accurate National Identification Number details and early preparation to avoid last-minute registration issues.
Key Points:
- JAMB urges candidates to create profiles now for the 2026 UTME/DE registration
- Accurate NIN details must be verified before profile creation
- Registration can begin at any time, but early action is strongly advised
- Correction windows for personal details are limited after submission
- Application fees have remained unchanged for nine years and are unlikely to rise
- The board cited economic realities and government "human face" directives
- Candidates are reminded to take personal responsibility for data accuracy
Sources: PM News, Leadership Newspapers
