Are you planning to write JAMB in 2026? Here is everything you must know about the JAMB 2026 Registration Form for both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates. This guide includes the registration portal, starting date, deadline, fees and official procedures approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Is JAMB Form for 2026 Out?
No, the JAMB 2026 registration form for UTME and Direct Entry is not yet out. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has not officially announced the opening date for the 2026 registration exercise. However, based on previous years, it is expected to begin in early 2026, around January or February.
Expected JAMB 2026 Registration Starting Date
Although not yet confirmed, JAMB 2026 UTME/DE registration may start by January 20, 2026.
Once officially announced, we will update this post immediately with the exact date. Candidates are advised to prepare early.
JAMB Registration Portal 2026
To register for the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry, you must use the official JAMB e-Facility portal: https://www.jamb.gov.ng
All registrations, ePIN verification, document uploads and CBT center bookings will take place only through this portal or at accredited centers nationwide.
JAMB Form Price 2026 (UTME & DE)
Here is the breakdown of the cost of JAMB 2026 registration:
Item Amount (₦)
JAMB Registration Form 3,500
CBT Service Charge 1,000
Reading Novel
(Lekki Headmaster). 500
Total ₦5,000
JAMB 2026 Registration Requirements
To register successfully, candidates will need the following:
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- Active phone number (for receiving profile code)
- Valid email address
- O’Level result (or awaiting result)
- Local government certificate of origin
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Profile code (to be generated via SMS)
- Passport photographs
- Registration fee
Direct Entry (DE) candidates will also need A’Level qualifications such as OND, NCE, IJMB, or diploma certificates.
How to Register for JAMB 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps when registration begins:
1. Generate Your Profile Code
- Send your NIN by SMS to 55019 or 66019.
- You will receive a 10-digit profile code via SMS.
2. Buy Your JAMB ePIN
- Use the profile code to purchase your ePIN from banks, online platforms or via the JAMB portal.
3. Visit an Accredited CBT Center
- Take your ePIN, profile code and other documents.
- Complete your biometric capture and data entry.
4. Collect Your Registration Slip
Note:
Do not use fake or unverified cyber cafés. Only register at JAMB-approved CBT centers.
Prepare ahead by reading the JAMB-recommended novel, Lekki Headmaster.
Save your profile code and registration slip, these are needed for printing exam slips and checking JAMB results.
After completing the process, collect your slip as proof of registration. Your exam details will be printed later.