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2026 UTME: Sales of JAMB e-PIN Begin January 19, End February 26
The management has officially announced the commencement of sales of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) e-PIN for the 2026 examination cycle. The sale of the e-PIN began on Monday, 19 January 2026, and is scheduled to end on Thursday, 26 February 2026. The UTME e-PIN is a compulsory requirement for all candidates intending to register for...
JAMB 2026 Registration Opens Jan 26 – Feb 28, Fees Remain Unchanged
Parents and candidates preparing for the 2026 admission exercise can expect no additional financial burden, as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has confirmed that registration fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry will not be increased. The examination body made this known in its latest weekly bulletin, explaining that the ...
List of Minimum Tolerable UTME Scores for Several Institutions for 2026 Admission
Following the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting, several universities and tertiary institutions across Nigeria have announced their minimum tolerable UTME scores for the 2026 admission exercise. Candidates should note that these are general institutional cut-off marks and not departmental cut-off marks. Competitive co...
Minimum Tolerable UTME Score Pegged as JAMB and Heads of Institutions Approve 2026 Admission Benchmarks
Heads of tertiary institutions across Nigeria have approved the minimum tolerable UTME scores for the 2026/2027 admission exercise during the JAMB Policy Meeting. According to JAMB, the approved benchmark simply represents the lowest score institutions are expected to consider for admission into their respective categories. T...
JAMB Retains 16 Years as Minimum Admission Age for 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the minimum age requirement for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria remains 16 years. The announcement was made during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting, where stakeholders discussed admission guidelines and policies for the upcoming academic session. Accor...
JAMB Lists College of Education Courses That No Longer Require UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of College of Education courses affected by its newly introduced no-UTME admission policy announced during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting. Under the new policy, candidates seeking admission into NCE programmes in Colleges of Education and ...
JAMB Removes UTME Requirement for NCE and Agricultural (Non Technology) Diploma Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education for NCE programmes and Agricultural Non-Technology Diploma courses will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made during the 2026 JAMB Policy Me...
2026 JAMB Policy Meeting: Minister Warns Against Illegal Admissions Outside CAPS
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called on tertiary institutions across Nigeria to embrace inclusive and modern learning practices that reflect current realities and technological advancement. Speaking during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting, the minister stressed the need for institutions to align their educational standards with the deman...
JAMB to Hold 2026 Policy Meeting May 11, Minister to Announce Key Admission Policies
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finalized plans to hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on May 11, 2026, in Abuja. The meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, located in the Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi. This annual gathering remains one of the most important events in Nigeriarsquo;...
Underage Candidates With 320+ to Undergo JAMB Screening
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has started the screening process for underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was confirmed by JAMBrsquo;s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who explained that eligible candidates have already begun receiving not...