The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that undergraduates in tertiary institutions are barred from registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).
In a clarification, the Board described the reports as a misrepresentation of its guidelines, adding that candidates already enrolled in universities or other tertiary institutions are eligible to register for the 2026 UTME or DE, provided they declare their existing matriculation status during registration.
JAMB explained that the disclosure requirement forms part of ongoing reforms aimed at preventing multiple matriculations, improving transparency, and ensuring fairness in the admissions process. It noted that the 2026 UTME and DE advertisement clearly instructs candidates to declare any current admission status, and that the registration portal has been designed to accommodate this.
The Board urged prospective candidates to rely on official JAMB communication channels for accurate information as the 2026 registration process continues.
JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a credible, transparent, and inclusive tertiary admissions system in Nigeria.