JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-05-24

JAMB Clarifies: University Students Can Register for 2026 UTME/DE

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a clarification regarding the eligibility of students already enrolled in tertiary institutions to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UT...

Azeez

Azeez

24 May 2026

JAMB Clarifies: University Students Can Register for 2026 UTME/DE
Key takeaways
  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a clarification regarding the eligibility of students already enrolled in tertiary institutions to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).
  • The board confirmed that currently enrolled students are permitted to register, but they must fully disclose their matriculation status during the registration process.
  • Failure to do so constitutes an offence that could lead to the loss of both current and prospective admissions.

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