12/12/2025
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence on *Friday, January 31, 2026*, and conclude on *Wednesday, March 5, 2026*. This period is crucial for prospective candidates to complete their registration and prepare for the examination.
📅 Key Dates for JAMB 2026
- *UTME Registration*: January 31 – March 5, 2026
- *Direct Entry (DE) Registration*: March 10 – April 7, 2026
- *Mock Exam Slip Reprinting*: April 5, 2026
- *Mock Exam Date*: April 10, 2026
- *Main Exam Slip Reprinting*: April 18, 2026
- *Main UTME Exam*: April 25 – May 5, 2026
- *Result Release*: May 7, 2026
💰 Registration Fees
- *UTME (without Mock)*: ₦7,200
- *UTME (with Mock)*: ₦8,200
- *Direct Entry (DE)*: ₦5,700
📚 Compulsory Novel
Candidates are required to read *The Lekki Headmaster* by Kabir Alabi Garba as part of the examination syllabus.
📝 Registration Guidelines
- *Accredited Centers*: Registration must be completed at JAMB-approved CBT centers.
- *Unique Mobile Number*: Each candidate must use a unique mobile number for registration.
- *National Identification Number (NIN)*: A valid NIN is mandatory for registration.
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