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The Digest:

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will begin on Monday, January 26. Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the dates in Lagos, emphasizing that candidates must strictly follow the board's guidelines to prevent disqualification. Key instructions include a registration window from January 26 to February 28, a minimum age requirement of 16 by September 30, mandatory biometric and fingerprint verification at exam centers, and a prohibition on examination malpractice or holding multiple admissions.

Key Points:
  • The strict rules aim to maintain the integrity and credibility of the national university entrance examination.
  • The age verification and waiver process is designed to ensure candidates possess the necessary maturity for tertiary education.
  • Biometric measures directly combat impersonation and fraud, which have historically plagued the examination system.
  • The declaration of past admission history prevents individuals from unlawfully occupying multiple academic slots.
  • Clear timelines and procedural instructions help manage the logistics for millions of candidates and reduce examination day chaos.
Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for candidates to ensure a smooth registration and examination process.

Sources: JAMB (Announcement by Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede)