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The Digest:

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that undergraduates are not prohibited from registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry. However, candidates must openly declare their current matriculation status. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of both existing and newly secured admissions. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that the directive aims to prevent multiple matriculations and curb examination malpractice, including incidents where already-enrolled students acted as hired exam takers. The board emphasized that Nigerian law does not permit holding two admissions simultaneously and warned against concealing such information.

Key Points:
  • The clarification addresses widespread misinformation and anxiety among candidates and parents.
  • Mandatory disclosure helps JAMB maintain the integrity of the examination and admission processes.
  • Concealing matriculation status could lead to disqualification from both old and new academic placements.
  • The policy supports efforts to reduce impersonation and other forms of examination fraud.
  • Candidates are urged to rely solely on official JAMB guidelines and disregard misleading online interpretations.

Transparent declaration of academic status is essential for candidates to avoid nullifying their admissions and to uphold the credibility of Nigeria’s tertiary entry system.

Sources: JAMB Official Statement, Daily Trust