The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued stern warnings to prospective candidates of the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise, emphasizing strict adherence to biodata integrity, biometric capture, and identity verification.

In a statement signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Board underscored that post-registration changes to candidate biodata will not be tolerated.

• Key Points from JAMB’s Statement:

° Registration Timeline:
Registration for both Nigerian and foreign applicants begins Monday, January 26, 2026, and ends Saturday, February 28, 2026.

• Biodata Integrity:

° Candidates must use biodata supplied by NIMC.

° No post-registration biodata changes will be effected.

° NIMC updates will only be applied if candidates undergo a RE-QUERY process (TEMPL 007) during registration.

• Double Registration Prohibited:

° Candidates cannot register more than once.

° Errors must be corrected through the Board; duplicate applications nullify all registrations.

° Multiple National Identification Numbers (NINs) used for double registration, impersonation, or identity manipulation are strictly banned and subject to severe sanctions.

• Biometric Verification:

° Only candidates’ ten fingers must be captured individually and correctly at CBT Centres.

° Successful biometric verification is mandatory to sit for UTME or Mock exams.

• Third-Party Restrictions:

° Parents, guardians, or proxies are prohibited from transacting on candidates’ profiles.

° Candidates who share passwords or profile codes are responsible for any alterations made by others.

• Disclosure of Prior Admissions:

° Candidates must declare previous UTME/DE registration and admission details.

° False or non-declaration will invalidate registration and previous admission.

• Approved Registration Centres Only:

° Registration is allowed only at JAMB-approved centres.

° Centres will be monitored live from JAMB headquarters.

° Any registration at unmonitored centres may be invalidated and will not be compensated.

JAMB Emphasizes:

“Integrity, transparency, and adherence to registration rules are paramount. Candidates must comply fully to avoid disqualification.”

The Board concluded that all centres participating in the 2026 registration exercise will be under strict supervision to ensure compliance with all guidelines.