JAMB Form 2026/2027 is out – The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has announced 2026 UTME registration date, requirements, and updated guidelines on how to register online.
In this blog post, I’ll guide you on how to buy 2026 JAMB form online, including the price of the JAMB form, the registration starting date, and the required documents.
Table of Contents
- 1 When JAMB Form Will Be Out for 2026
- 2 JAMB Registration Date and Timetable for 2026/2027
- 3 JAMB registration Requirements 2026/2027
- 4 JAMB Registration Fee & Form Price 2026/2027
- 5 How to Register for JAMB 2026/2027
- 6 Additional Information
- 7 Difference Between JAMB Direct Entry and JAMB
- 8 What You Need to Know About JAMB Direct Entry Admission 2026
- 9 What You Need to Know About JAMB UTME Admission 2026
- 10 Latest Updates and JAMB 2026 Registration News
- 11 JAMB CBT Registration Centres 2026/2027
- 12 Conclusion
When JAMB Form Will Be Out for 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) management has announced 10th February 2026 as the official commencement date for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry registration.
This means JAMB will begin the sale of 2026/2027 UTME and Direct Entry forms from 10th February 2026.
JAMB Registration Date and Timetable for 2026/2027
Below is the timeline for JAMB 2026 registration:
| 1. | JAMB 2026 Registration Date | February 2026 |
| 2. | JAMB Registration Deadline | March 2026 |
| 3. | JAMB Registration Fee | N4,700 |
| 4. | JAMB 2026 Novel | The Lekki Headmaster |
| 5. | JAMB 2026 Reprinting Date | April 2026 |
| 6. | JAMB 2026 Mock Exam Date | April 2026 |
| 7. | JAMB 2026 Examination Date | April 2026 |
JAMB registration Requirements 2026/2027
Below are the things needed for 2026 JAMB registration:
| 1. | National Identification Number (NIN) |
| 2. | O’level Results (Not Compulsory) |
| 3. | Registration Fee |
| 4. | JAMB Profile code |
| 5. | Email Address |
| 6. | JAMB ePin |
JAMB Registration Fee & Form Price 2026/2027
How much is JAMB form for 2026?
JAMB has announced N4,700 as the official cost of the 2026 UTME registration form.
In addition to this, there are other associated fees, which include:
- N700 for Registration
- N1,500 for JAMB Mock (Optional)
Budget N8,500 if you’re only writing UTME (without mock), and N10,000 if you want mock‑UTME practice included.
Payment for JAMB registration fee and form 2026 is through JAMB e-facility portal, USSD, bank, or directly at 2026 accredited CBT centre listed below.
How to Register for JAMB 2026/2027
Follow these quick steps for your JAMB registration 2026 online:
- Create 2026 JAMB profile by sending your NIN to 55019 via SMS.
- Buy 2026 JAMB e-PIN online or from the bank.
- Visit any JAMB-accredited CBT to complete the registration online.
Additional Information
- If you are applying through Direct Entry (DE), you will only register; you won’t be required to sit for the 2026 UTME examination.
- During registration, you can choose up to three universities, one polytechnic, and one college of education or technical institution.
- However, you’re only allowed to select one university as your first choice, while the others will be listed as second and third choices.
- You can register for JAMB 2026 while waiting for your O’level results (i.e WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), but you must upload them later to be considered for admission.
- This means that Awaiting Result is accepted for JAMB 2026 registration.
Difference Between JAMB Direct Entry and JAMB
The key difference between JAMB Direct Entry (DE) and JAMB UTME lies in the entry level and required qualifications.
What You Need to Know About JAMB Direct Entry Admission 2026
JAMB Direct Entry 2026 is for candidates who already hold higher academic qualifications, such as:
- National Diploma (ND)
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
- Degree certificate
- or equivalent qualifications
As a Direct Entry candidate, you will be admitted to start from 200 Level or 300 Level, depending on your qualification and the university’s admission policy, instead of starting from the regular 100 Level like UTME candidates.
What You Need to Know About JAMB UTME Admission 2026
UTME means Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, and it’s the main mode of admission entry into Nigerian universities.
To be eligible for UTME:
- You must have SSCE results, such as WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- Or you can register with awaiting results, and upload them later
- You must also register for JAMB UTME and sit for the exam
- You will be admitted to start from 100 Level
| JAMB Direct Entry (DE) | JAMB UTME |
| 200 or 300 Level | 100 Level |
| ND, HND, NCE, A’Level | O’level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) |
| No UTME Exam | Must write UTME |
| Candidates with prior qualifications | Secondary school leavers |
Latest Updates and JAMB 2026 Registration News
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JAMB CBT Registration Centres 2026/2027
Check the list below to find the JAMB CBT centre closest to you:
| Ebonyi | JAMB State Office, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State (Registration Only) | ||
| Borno State | JAMB Zonal Office Maiduguri (Registration Only) | ||
| Nasarawa | JAMB Zonal Office, Old Tomato Market Road, Lafia (Registration Only) | ||
| Rivers | 10 Aba Road, Opp Abali Park, PH (Registration Only) | ||
| FCT (Life Camp) | Life Camp Junction, Idu-Karimo Road (Registration Only) | ||
| Plateau | 56 Murtala Mohamed Way, Jos, Plateau State (Registration Only) | ||
| Cross River | 41 Okoro Agbor Street, Calabar (Registration Only) | ||
| Edo | Blessed Avenue, Benin City, Edo State (Registration Only) | ||
| Lagos (Ikoyi) | 11 Ojora Road, Ikoyi, Lagos (Registration Only) | ||
| Enugu | JAMB Zonal Office, Enugu, Enugu State (Registration Only) | ||
| Sokoto | Shehu Kangiwa Secretariat, Sokoto (Registration Only) | ||
| Adamawa | JAMB State Office, Yola, Adamawa State | ||
| Akwa-Ibom | No. 12 Akpakpan Street, Off Wellington Bassey Way | ||
| Anambra | JAMB State Office, Awka, Anambra State | ||
| Bauchi | Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Bauchi State | ||
| Imo | JAMB State Office, Owerri, Imo State (Registration Only) | ||
| Bayelsa | 3 Police HQ Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State | ||
| Zamfara | JAMB State Office, Gusau, Zamfara State (Registration Only) | ||
| Gombe | JAMB State Office, Gombe, Gombe State (Registration Only) | ||
| Kaduna | JAMB Zonal Office Kaduna, Kaduna State (Registration Only) | ||
| Kano | JAMB Zonal Office, Kano, Kano State (Registration Only) | ||
| Kebbi | JAMB State Office, Birnin Kebbi (Registration Only) | ||
| Bauchi | Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Bauchi State | ||
| Lagos (Ogba) | JAMB Ikeja Office, 35/37 Isheri Road, Beside County Hospital, Ogba, Lagos | ||
Conclusion
JAMB Form 2026/2027 is now available for UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates, and it has been confirmed by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board.
Without registering for JAMB 2026, you will not be considered for 2026/2027 admission into any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
To avoid mistakes in your JAMB registration 2026/2027, carefully follow the instructions and guidelines I have provided in this post.
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I hope this guide has helped you understand the requirements for JAMB form, JAMB registration 2026/2026, and how to register online.
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