The Digest:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released detailed guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration. Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced that the sale of UTME application documents (ePINs) began on January 19, with actual registration running from January 26 to February 28 at approved CBT centres. Notably, results for underage candidates will only be released after a full evaluation, and all registration activities at CBT centres will be monitored live from JAMB headquarters. The board has provisionally accredited 924 centres for the exercise and warned candidates against paying unauthorized fees or concealing previous admission records.
Key Points:
- The clear timeline and live monitoring aim to ensure a transparent, orderly, and fraud-resistant registration process for millions of candidates.
- Stricter evaluation for underage candidates seeks to maintain academic standards and prevent premature university entry.
- The provision of a substantial number of accredited CBT centres is crucial for accommodating the large volume of applicants nationwide.
- JAMB's warnings against hidden admissions and exam malpractice underscore efforts to uphold the integrity of the examination system.
- The directive that candidates cannot be posted outside their selected town groups addresses a frequent grievance and improves planning for exam-takers.
These updated measures reflect JAMB's ongoing efforts to streamline the UTME process, enhance accountability, and uphold the credibility of Nigeria's central university entrance examination.
Sources: Tribune Online, Vanguard
