JAMB Form 2026/2027 Is Out: Dates, Fees, Requirements & Registration Steps
Last updated: 8 August 2025 • Guide for UTME and Direct Entry (DE)
Quick Take: JAMB has confirmed that 2026 UTME/DE registration starts 10 February 2026.
The form costs about ₦4,700 (excluding extra charges).
You’ll need your NIN, generate a profile code, buy your e-PIN,
and complete registration at an accredited CBT centre.
Key Dates for 2026
| Registration Start | 10 February 2026 |
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| Registration Deadline | March 2026 (exact date TBA) |
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| Mock Exam | April 2026 |
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| Reprinting of Exam Slip | April 2026 |
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| UTME Exam Window | April 2026 |
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| Novel for Use of English | The Lekki Headmaster |
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JAMB Form Price (2026)
| Item | Amount (₦) | Notes |
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| UTME Form | 4,700 | Main registration form |
| Registration Support | 700 | Payable at CBT centre |
| Mock UTME (Optional) | 1,500 | Only if you choose mock exam |
| Total (without mock) | ≈ 5,400 | |
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Requirements for JAMB Registration 2026
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- Valid email address
- O’level results (or Awaiting Result)
- Profile code (generated via SMS)
- JAMB e-PIN
- Registration fee
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
- Send your NIN by SMS to 55019 to get a profile code.
- Purchase your e-PIN online, at a bank, or approved vendor.
- Visit an accredited CBT centre to complete biometrics and final registration.
UTME vs Direct Entry (DE)
UTME
- For SSCE holders (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).
- You must sit for the UTME exam.
- Admission starts from 100 level.
Direct Entry (DE)
- For ND, HND, NCE, A-Level, or Degree holders.
- No UTME exam required.
- Admission usually into 200 or 300 level.
Extra Tips
- You can choose up to 3 universities, 1 polytechnic, and 1 college/technical school.
- Only one university can be your first choice.
- If you register with Awaiting Result, remember to upload your O’level later.
- Confirm the nearest accredited CBT centre before registration.
List of Accredited CBT Centres
Click to View CBT Centres
- Lagos: JAMB Office Ikeja, 35/37 Isheri Road, Ogba.
- Abuja (Life Camp): Life Camp Junction, Idu-Karimo Road.
- Rivers: 10 Aba Road, Opp. Abali Park, Port Harcourt.
- Plateau: 56 Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos.
- …and many more across Nigeria (see full list on JAMB portal).
FAQs
Can I register without O’level results?
Yes. You can use Awaiting Result and upload later once your results are out.
Where do I pay for the form?
You can pay via JAMB’s e-Facility, USSD, banks, or directly at accredited CBT centres.
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