JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-01-28

JAMB Clarifies Registration Rules for Current Tertiary Students: What You Need to Know for 2026 UTME/DE

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) addressed the confusion surrounding the registration of candidates who are currently enrolled in a tertiary institution for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (U...

Azeez

Azeez

28 Jan 2026

JAMB Clarifies Registration Rules for Current Tertiary Students: What You Need to Know for 2026 UTME/DE
Key takeaways
  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) addressed the confusion surrounding the registration of candidates who are currently enrolled in a tertiary institution for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).
  • The clarification aims to correct widespread misinformation that has circulated on social media regarding the eligibility of students already in universities.
  • On January 28, 2026, JAMB issued a statement confirming that students currently studying in any tertiary institution can register for the upcoming UTME or DE.

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