The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has reminded prospective candidates that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, will close on February 26, 2026.
The board advised candidates intending to sit for the
examination to complete their registration immediately, stating that the
deadline would not be extended under any circumstance.
This is contained in the board’s weekly bulletin released on
Monday.
The board expressed concerns over the low turnout of
candidates at several accredited registration centres at this stage of the
exercise.
It said that the recurring trend of delaying registration
until the last minute and then agitating for extension would not be tolerated
in 2026.
“This recurring pattern, where candidates deliberately delay
registration until the final days and subsequently begin to agitate for an
extension, will not be entertained in 2026.
“JAMB is fully aware of the deliberate tactics of
examination cheats and individuals masquerading as tutorial centre owners, who
misleadingly advise candidates to delay registration until the last minute.
“This strategy is often aimed at forcing an extension of the
registration period, thereby enabling the mass movement of candidates to
centres in groups, which facilitates examination malpractice,” it said.
JAMB explained that the 2026 UTME registration commenced on
Jan. 26 and was scheduled to last for five weeks, noting that the timeline
remained unchanged.
The board disclosed that about one million candidates had so
far indicated interest in the examination, while many had procured their ePINs
and were expected to complete registration promptly.
It added that extending the registration period was
impracticable because its operational calendar was aligned with those of other
examination bodies.
JAMB advised candidates to register early, avoid last-minute
rush and disregard any suggestion that the deadline would be extended.
The board emphasised that it would not be responsible for
candidates who failed to act within the stipulated time.
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