The JAMB 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration has begun. The ePIN vending and registration will end by Friday 22nd May, 2026. The cost  for the form is N5,700. Candidates are informed that the registration can only be done at the State and Zonal JAMB offices nationwide.

DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 5 SSSC (O’level) credit passes at not more than two sittings, at least two of which must be at the Principal or Advanced level. Other acceptable qualifications in lieu of A'LEVELs are: First Degree (Nigerian Universities), University Diploma, National Diploma (henceforth the Certificate to be accepted for up to only 2024 intake), Nigeria French Language Diploma/National Arabic Language Diploma, Higher National Diploma, NCE, A-Level Certificate from IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB-(ANBC), NABTEB-(ANTC), First Degree (Other Countries Universities), Cambridge A-level, International Baccalaureate (foreign certificates only), Foreign GCE A-level, Trans-national Foundation Certificates AWARDING INSTITUTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO FORWARD VERIFICATION TO JAMB BEFORE REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED.

Candidates are advised to pre-verify their DE qualification before completing their DE registration.

At the point of registration, all DE candidates must provide the following information:

1. a) Registration/Matriculation Number of the previous school attended where the qualification was obtained;
2. b) Subject(s) of qualification;
3. c) Awarding Institution;
4. d) Affiliated Institution actually attended (where applicable);
5. e) Year of graduation

STEP BY STEP (PROCEDURE) FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2026 UTME/DE REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
CREATION OF PROFILE

1. Every candidate would require the use of a unique phone (mobile) number (SIM) for the process of registration. The unique phone number can be used by one candidate only. (Note: This number (SIM) remains your unique identification for all your transactions with the Board for present and future transactions/applications).
2. Candidates who procure SIMs only for registration with JAMB (and not in use) are advised to take advantage of and use the Keep My Number (KMN) facility offered by their respective Telcos. This feature keeps the SIM alive even if unused by the candidate by ensuring that the SIM is not reissued to another customer. KMN will keep the SIM for the candidate for an initial period of 3 years, which is also renewable afterwards.
3. Candidate will send his/her National Identification Number (NIN) by text (SMS) to either 55019 or 66019 from his/her personal GSM number. For instance, write the word "NIN" then space and add your 11-digit NIN Number and send to 55019 or 66019 in this format (NIN 00123456789). There should be a space between the word "NIN" and your 11-digit NIN (Note that the number must not have been used by another person to register for UTME/DE in the past). Do not use Post-paid or special bundle package lines. They do not work unless specially loaded with credit.
4. A Profile Code of 10 characters will be received by the candidate on the same telephone (SIM) number. Returning Candidates for previous years will still receive same profile code on the same number previously used. Note that the profile remains the same for the candidate for present and future applications with the Board.

E CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THEIR E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND PHONE (SIMI-NUMBER USED. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD.

BY OBTAINING UTME APPLICATION DOCUMENTS, A CANDIDATE HAS ACCEPTED TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM JAMB (55019 or 66019) EVEN WHEN THE "DO NOT DISTURB" (DND) IS ACTIVATED

1. JAMB does not entertain any request for change of SIM number after profile creation.
2. Candidate will present the profile code at the point of procurement of application document (from Banks, MMOs, MFBs, Switches, USSD Partners). An e-PIN is then sent as text message to the candidate's phone.
3. Candidate will present the Profile code and e-PIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration.
4. The application cannot be completed until the candidate's biometrics (all ten fingers) are captured and photograph taken physically (No submission of passport photograph). Successful capture of biometrics and photograph will authorize a candidate to print his/her e-registration slip (Candidate must use at least two fingers; any of the two can be used to print his/her registration slip. The fingerprint verification shall be required for any further transaction with JAMB on the candidate's profile
   GROUP/SCHOOL BASED REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES IS NOT ALLOWED! MOST CANDIDATES REGRET IT THEREAFTER.

   J. Only candidates whose biometric verification is successful on examination day would be permitted to sit the UTME or Mock.

5. Candidates with peculiar biometric challenges can only register at JAMB National and State offices. Arrangements would be made for this through JAMB State Offices.

RETRIEVAL (IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS) OF PROFILE CODE AND SELF-SERVICE
To retrieve a lost Profile Code, send the word (RESEND] from the same mobile number to 55019 or 66019asa text message. Candidates can reset lost or forgotten Profile Password on their registered cell phone number by sending the word "PASSWORD" space (the email address] from the same mobile number as a text message to 55019 or 66019.

TICKETING (FREE COMPLAINTS) 
For ALL complaints on JAMB processes including NIN and Profile Code related matters, a candidate should create a support ticket at https://www.jamb.gov.ng by selecting the Quicklinks, and then Ticket/Support with his/her e-mail address with the Board. The candidate then provides his/her name, phone number as well as the nature of the complaint, and selects a complaint area on a drop-down and then summarizes the nature of the complaint. He/she should also attach supporting documents (if available)

COMPLAINTS FROM 3rd PARTIES ARE MERELY NOTED AS WE DO NOT DISCUSS OUR CLIENTS (CANDIDATES) WITH OTHERS. WRITING OF LETTERS IS NOT NECESSARY. RATHER, ALL COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE CHANNELLED THROUGH THE ONLINE TICKETING SYSTEM FOR PROMPT ATTENTION AND DOCUMENTATION

JAMB e-PIN SELLING POINTS
The e-PIN outlets are: NIPOST, Banks, MMOs, MFBs and other participating financial institutions. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS Participating financial outlets are responsible for collecting the profile code directly from the candidate's phone, collect payment and vend the e-PIN electronically via SMS (no dictating or copying the code); facilitate payment through a POS system and provide evidence of payment.

STEPS FOR PAYMENT
(a) Present Profile Code and pay any of N5, 700

(b) The e-PIN is then delivered to the candidate's unique telephone number.

OTHER VITAL DE REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION RULES

1. a) DE candidates, who are not awaiting results, must have uploaded their A-level qualification, 0-level results and DE Registration Template at the point of registration. No candidate is allowed to register or upgrade to DE with awaiting result-status of 0-level at the pant of registration
2. b) DE candidates, will not be processed for admission until such claimed results are uploaded and verified by the awarding institutions on JAMB e-facility platform
3. c) A DE candidate, who at the point of registration is awaiting A-level results of IJMB/JUPEB/NABTEB, must have uploaded the Admission Letter and Registration Template at the time of registration.
4. d) Applicants with pre-2020 Cambridge certificates should visit Cambridge directly for verification. This verification exercise may take up to 28 days (as specified by the awarding body), after which the verification result will be forwarded to the Board. The verification will be reflected in the e-Facility profile of the DE candidate.
5. e) Statement of results (in lieu of certificate) is accepted for registration only within 3 years of the date of award except NCE that is one year.
6. f) Upgrade from UTME to DE is available only to candidates, whose A-level results have not been released at the point of UTME registration and who must have indicated at the point of registration that he/she is awaiting A-level results. The particulars of which he/she must have supplied and contained in the uploaded registration template
7. g) Candidates are hereby advised to constantly check their A' level admission status in their e-facility profiles, where it will show the status of verification by NIPEDS indicating "CLEARED" or "NOT CLEARED" with the reasons for non-clearance.

ADDITIONAL VITAL REGISTRATION RULES
Candidates are not permitted to register more than once. In the event of any error during the registration process, such candidates are to seek correction from the Board and not to obtain a fresh application, as duplication of application vitiates all the applications.

Non-candidates, including parents/guardians or any proxy, are NOT allowed to transact any business on any candidate's profile. Any candidate who makes his password, profile code or other security codes available to another person (parents, friends, tutorial teachers, fraudsters etc.) is liable for any alteration done by such other person(s).

COMPULSORY DISCLOSURE OF PREVIOUS ADMISSION STATUS
Candidates are henceforth required to disclose their admission (matriculation) status by indicating their previous registration details with the year of UTME/DE at the point of registration. Any false or non-declaration of previous registration/matriculation will automatically invalidate the candidate's registration/previous admission. Having been previously admitted (matriculated) and wishing to change or start afresh in another institution or programme is allowed, however, failure to disclose such prior admission is an offence.