JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-01-29

JAMB's New Guidelines: What Students Need to Know About Matriculation Disclosure for 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recently clarified its guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), emphasizing the importance of matriculation disclosure for candidates curren...

Azeez

Azeez

29 Jan 2026

JAMB's New Guidelines: What Students Need to Know About Matriculation Disclosure for 2026 UTME
Key takeaways
  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recently clarified its guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), emphasizing the importance of matriculation disclosure for candidates currently enrolled in tertiary institutions.
  • This directive has sparked significant discussion among students and education advocates.
  • The New Guidelines Effective from January 26, 2026, JAMB now requires all candidates registering for the UTME/Direct Entry (DE) to disclose their matriculation status.

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