2026 JAMB Form is Out | UTME Form Price, e-Pin, Examination Dates, and Requirements
If you are currently preparing for the 2026 JAMB UTME examination and want to get detailed information about the procedures for JAMB registration form, then you are on the right page.
JAMB form 2026 is out. The JAMB UTME registration form is finally out. You can visit any JAMB accredited CBT center closest to you and begin registration or visit the official JAMB portal to access the JAMB form 2026/2027. Interested and qualified candidates are to register before the JAMB registration closing date 2026.
In this article, we have provided detailed information regarding the 2026 JAMB registration process. These included the JAMB 2026/2027 starting date, requirements for registration, the cost of the 2026 JAMB form, JAMB registration deadline 2026, the schedule date for the 2026 examination, steps to successfully register on your first attempt, and other related information you may wish to know. Read on for more details.
Is JAMB Form 2026 Out?
Is JAMB form out for 2026? The answer is Yes! The 2026 JAMB registration form for UTME and Direct Entry candidates has been released.
The management of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board is pleased to inform the general public that the starting date for the 2026 JAMB registration has been published.
This article provides vital information such as the procedures for the UTME registration 2026, the cost of JAMB form 2026, how to obtain JAMB E-Pins, JAMB registration closing date, reprinting of JAMB slip, JAMB examination date 2026, and other related details concerning the UTME examination.
So if you are really prepared for the examination, then we have covered vital areas on how to register for the UTME exams and how the examination will be conducted.
Below are important points to note regarding this year’s UTME examination.
- Register on time before the available spaces in your state are exhausted and no longer available.
- Take note of the registration number, exam number, seat number, and examination date.
- The 2026 UTME examination will remain Computer-Based Test
- To avoid being scammed, candidates are to register at the accredited JAMB centers.
- Candidates who register more than once will be identified and disqualified.
To register for this year’s JAMB UTME examination, candidates are to follow the procedures below:
How to Register for JAMB 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that the registration process for the JAMB UTME 2026 has commence. Candidates preparing to write the UTME examination are to apply once. To register for the 2026 JAMB examination, follow the steps below:
- Visit any JAMB accredited centers nearest to you to begin the registration.
- Provide your phone number and e-mail address, and NIN. If you don’t have an active e-mail account, create one, as this will be used in creating your JAMB profile.
- Provide your Bio-data such as your Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Address, Local Government, State of Origin, Nationality, etc.
- Provide your choice of course and choice of institutions.
- Provide your qualification with grades and dates.
- Upload relevant certificates (Candidates who are awaiting their results should supply the certificate results online as soon as they are available on the official JAMB registration portal.)
- Provide four UTME subjects (Your subject combinations should be in line with your choice of course). For instance, if your choice of course is Civil Engineering; then your subject combinations are Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Choose your choice of examination town.
- Do picture capture and biometric enrollment
- Print and collect your Jamb registration slip as it serves as evidence of registration
How to Apply for the 2026 JAMB Form in Foreign Countries
Follow the steps below to apply:
- Download application documents from JAMB’s website, complete and submit with the fee at designated centres in the country, as indicated on the official application portal.
- Conduct of registration and UTME in Accra, Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Beau, Jeddah, Cotonou, Johannesburg, Berlin, London.
- Contact the Nigerian Mission (Embassies) in each centre for guidance on registration and examination.
How Much is JAMB Form 2026?
The price of JAMB form 2026 with a mock exam is ₦8,700 (Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Naira) while the total cost of the registration form without a mock exam is ₦7,200 (Seven Thousand Two Hundred Naira).
The table below outlines the breakdown of the JAMB form for candidates registering for UTME and Direct Entry examination.
| Items | Total Amount |
| Application Fee | ₦3,500 |
| Compulsory Reading Textbook | ₦1,000 |
| CBT (Examination) Service Charge | ₦1,500 |
| Registration Centre Service Charge | ₦700 |
| Bank Charges | ₦500 |
| CBT Centre Service Charge for Mock | ₦1,500 |
| Grand Total Without Mock | ₦7,200 |
| Grand Total With Mock Examination | ₦8,700 |
JAMB 2026 Registration Periods (UTME and Direct Entry)
UTME Registration Dates
- UTME registration (including foreign candidates): Mon, 26 Jan 2026 to Sat, 28 Feb 2026. Candidates are to have valid, functional, and accessible personal e-mail addresses before starting registration.
UTME e-PIN vending dates
- e-PIN vending for UTME: Monday, 19 Jan 2026 to Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
- UTME registration closes: Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
Direct Entry (DE) Dates
- Sale of 2026 DE application documents and e-PIN vending: Mon, 2 March 2026 to Sat, 25 Apr 2026
- Submission is only at JAMB State and Zonal Offices.
When is JAMB Registration Closing Date 2026?
The deadline for JAMB UTME/Direct Entry 2025/2026 registration is on Saturday, 28 Feb 2026. The registration period for this year’s UTME/Direct Entry will extend for a duration of one month or more.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register for the examination, submit all the necessary documents, provide all relevant information, and thumbprint before the registration deadline.
After registration, all candidates will receive the following:
- JAMB recommended Novel Lekki Headmaster.
- A CD containing Jamb E-brochure and Syllabus for the examination.
- JAMB E-slip as evidence of successful registration.
When is JAMB Examination Date 2026?
The JAMB CBT examination date 2026/2027 is yet to be announced. All students are encouraged to reprint their JAMB slip to check their examination date after registration. Updates will be provided on this page once the JAMB examination date is confirmed.
The examination board is set to organize a mock examination at all CBT accredited centers for candidates who wish to participate. Interested individuals are encouraged to express their interest during the registration process.
If you need more information about the JAMB registration 2026, then drop your questions in the comment section. We will respond without delay.
