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JAMB Officials Walk Out On Lawmakers During Heated National Assembly Hearing

No Ban on Matriculated Students – JAMB Clears Air on UTME, DE Registration

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates already enrolled in tertiary institutions are not prohibited from registering for the UTME or Direct Entry (DE) examinations. This statement comes amid claims circulating online that matriculated students are barred from registering for JAMB exams, which the board described as false. In a release, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, explained that candidates must disclose any existing matriculation status during registration. This requirement is strictly for record-keeping and regulatory purposes, and to prevent multiple admissions. Benjamin noted, “Once a candidate secures admission through the latest UTME/DE registration, any previous admission automatically ceases, as the law does not permit a candidate to hold two admissions concurrently.” JAMB warned that concealing existing matriculation status is an offence. While the board’s system can detect prior admissions, deliberate concealment could lead to forfeiture of both opportunities. The board also urged the public to ignore misleading claims from self-styled education advocates who misrepresent official policies for personal gain.

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JAMB Opens 2025 UTME Registration From January 26

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will take place from January 26 to February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Saturday in Lagos during a meeting with Commissioners for Education ahead of the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry exercises. He explained that the sale of UTME application documents, known as ePINs, will start earlier than the registration period, running from January 19 to February 26. “The actual UTME registration will take place from January 26 to February 28 at all approved CBT centres,” Oloyede said, adding that the mock examination selection will close on February 16. The sale of Direct Entry application documents and ePIN vending will commence on March 2 and close on April 25. Unlike previous years, UTME results for underage candidates will only be released after completing a thorough evaluation process to assess their eligibility for age waivers. The registrar stressed that all CBT centres will be monitored live from JAMB headquarters during the registration process. He warned that centres whose activities cannot be monitored centrally will not be paid, and any registrations conducted at such centres may be invalidated. Oloyede revealed that 924 centres have been screened and provisionally listed for the exercise. They will undergo a final test before receiving full accreditation to participate in the registration and examination. He also clarified that candidates are not required to pay any service charges to CBT centres, emphasising that only the registration fees approved by JAMB are payable. Addressing concerns about postings to distant towns, Oloyede explained that candidates will only be posted to towns they select during registration. He advised early registration to avoid being posted to less-preferred locations. “The choice of a group of towns implies that candidates can be posted to any of the towns in the selected group,” he added. The registrar warned candidates to declare their previous registration and admission history, noting that running more than one undergraduate programme concurrently is a criminal offence. Failure to disclose prior admissions will be sanctioned. On age requirements, Oloyede stated that candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, to be eligible for UTME. Underage candidates will undergo a rigorous evaluation and must score at least 80 per cent in UTME/A’LEVEL, PUTME, SSCE, and the exceptional candidate assessment to qualify for consideration.

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JAMB Opens Sale Of 2026 UTME, Direct Entry Forms From January 26, Sets Exam Dates

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the start of sales for application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on JAMB’s official X account on Tuesday night. JAMB stated, “Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2026/27 academic session.” Eligibility for the UTME is generally restricted to candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026. However, underage applicants may be considered under strict conditions. The Board explained, “Candidates less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 will have to undergo an intensive evaluation to determine their eligibility for a waiver. Such candidates must have scored not less than 80% in each of UTME/ALEVEL, PUTME, SSCE and in the exceptional candidate assessment.” UTME results for underage candidates will be released only after the full evaluation process. JAMB set the registration timelines for UTME candidates, including those from abroad, from Monday, January 26, 2026, to Saturday, February 28, 2026. E-PIN vending for UTME begins Monday, January 19, 2026, and ends Thursday, February 26, 2026, while registration closes on February 28. For Direct Entry candidates, sale of 2026 DE application forms and E-PIN vending will run from Monday, March 2, 2026, to Saturday, April 25, 2026, available only at JAMB State and Zonal Offices. JAMB also announced three categories of e-PINs: Direct Entry (N5,700), UTME without Mock (N7,200), and UTME with Mock (N8,700). The fee breakdown includes: UTME/DE application fee N3,500; reading text N1,000; CBT centre registration N700; CBT centre UTME service N1,500; bank charges N500; and CBT mock UTME centre charge N1,500. The 2026 UTME exam is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 16, 2026, and end Saturday, April 25, 2026. The optional Mock-UTME will hold on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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JAMB Officials Walk Out On Lawmakers During Heated National Assembly Hearing

JAMB Extends 2025 Admission Deadline for Public Universities to November 17

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for public universities in Nigeria from October 31 to November 17, 2025. The extension, announced on JAMB’s official X handle on Sunday, comes following appeals from university administrators and challenges linked to new programme accreditations affecting the ongoing admissions process. “AVCNU has specially appealed for an extension due to the disruption caused by a number of factors, including a court order directing that the status quo should remain on the 2025/2026 admission list, which was only lifted by the same court on 28th October 2025,” the Board explained. JAMB recalled that the original deadline was set during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held on July 18 and chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa. The Board also cited the recent accreditation of 229 new programmes across 37 universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as a major reason for the shift, noting that admissions into these newly approved courses are just beginning. “In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, this move aims to expand access to tertiary education,” JAMB added. While commending universities for their cooperation, the Board emphasized that the new November 17 deadline is final. “This extension is to ensure that no institution or candidate is unfairly disadvantaged. It is the final adjustment, and all institutions must conclude their processes within the new timeframe,” JAMB warned.

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JAMB Officials Walk Out On Lawmakers During Heated National Assembly Hearing

JAMB Officials Walk Out On Lawmakers During Heated National Assembly Hearing

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Tension flared at the National Assembly on Wednesday when officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) abruptly walked out of an investigative hearing convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies. The session, chaired by Hon. Oboku Oforji, was set up to scrutinize JAMB’s 2023–2024 budget performance, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), remittances to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), and the board’s financial records from 2023 to date. Lawmakers said the committee had written to JAMB three times—on October 6, 17, and 23, 2025—demanding the appearance of the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, along with relevant documents. But instead of showing up in person, Oloyede sent a director, Mufutau Bello, to represent him. Trouble began when Bello asked journalists covering the hearing to leave, arguing that the financial documents contained sensitive details. The committee rejected the request, insisting that the hearing was a public session and that it alone could decide the manner of its proceedings. The situation quickly escalated when Bello became visibly upset, ordered his team to pack up, and walked out of the session in protest—leaving lawmakers stunned. Furious over the walkout, the committee directed the Sergeant-at-Arms to arrest the JAMB officials, but they had already left the premises. Calling the incident “unfortunate and unacceptable,” Oforji warned that the House would not tolerate attempts by any agency to undermine its constitutional authority. “Our duty is to ensure that every institution under our oversight remains transparent and accountable to Nigerians. This is not about witch-hunting,” he said. The committee has now summoned Prof. Oloyede to appear personally with his management team and all required documents by Tuesday next week. Oforji warned that failure to comply would compel the House to invoke its powers under Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Speaking after the rowdy session, committee members described JAMB’s action as a contempt of parliament and a direct challenge to democratic oversight. The hearing was adjourned until next Tuesday, with a final warning that any further defiance by the examination body would attract strict parliamentary sanctions.

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JAMB Clears 85 Underage Candidates For Exceptional Admission Into Tertiary Institutions

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 85 underage candidates have successfully completed its rigorous screening process for exceptional admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement on Monday, JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said all 85 candidates were younger than 16 years as of September 2025 and were deemed qualified after a multi-stage evaluation. “After meticulous evaluation, 85 candidates who are adjudged to be qualified have been duly notified to proceed to their respective institutions to complete the admission process and print their individual JAMB admission letters. This policy of exceptional admission is consistent with global best practices, where such cases are treated as rare exceptions rather than the norm,” the statement read. JAMB noted that out of 2,031,133 applicants in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), 41,027 requested consideration under the special category. Of these, 599 scored the 80% UTME threshold and were subjected to further scrutiny of school certificates and PUTME screening, leading to the selection of 182 candidates. Following interviews, verification, and final screening, 85 candidates met all criteria and were cleared for admission. The board also advised any of the successful candidates who missed the final interview to submit a formal request through JAMB’s support system.

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JAMB Denies Claims UTME No Longer Required For Tertiary Admissions

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports claiming that the UTME is no longer required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Director of Public Affairs and Protocols, described the information as false and clarified that the Minister of Education, Dr. Mauruf Alausa, never made such a statement. He urged the public to disregard the misleading report, stressing that JAMB will continue to perform its statutory functions in line with the law. The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to misleading information published by Phonix.browser.com on 16th October, 2025, claiming that ‘JAMB is no longer a prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.’ This is entirely false. The Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Mauruf Alausa, has never made such a pronouncement. “The referenced statement, ‘Renewed Hope in Action: Federal Government Streamlines Admission Requirements to Expand Access to Tertiary Education,’ is part of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to increase access to higher education. “We call on the public to disregard this unfounded report and note that JAMB will continue to discharge its statutory duties according to its enabling laws.”  

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JAMB Uncovers 96% Forged A-Level Results in BUK Direct Entry Applications

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 96 per cent of A-level results submitted to Bayero University, Kano (BUK) for Direct Entry admissions in 2024 were forged. According to the board, out of 148 results screened, only six were authentic while 142 were fake. JAMB made this known in its official bulletin, urging tertiary institutions to independently verify all submitted documents to curb the growing trend of fraudulent admissions. It noted that the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS), introduced two years ago, has played a crucial role in detecting fake A-level certificates, including those from international institutions. The board said 13 additional fake certificates were recently flagged through NIPEDS, some of which had already been used to gain admission. JAMB confirmed that the individuals involved have been handed over to law enforcement agencies for prosecution. It warned that universities admitting candidates with forged documents may be held accountable, and advised institutions not to rely solely on NIPEDS, but to perform their due diligence. JAMB reiterated its commitment to upholding merit in admissions and called for greater collaboration among stakeholders to maintain the integrity of the admission process.

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