JAMB 2026 Direct Entry Registration Opens for Eligible Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced registration for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) candidates.

The ePIN vending and registration process will close on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The registration fee is ₦5,700, and candidates must register in person at State or Zonal JAMB offices nationwide.

Direct Entry Requirements
Candidates must possess a minimum of five O’level credit passes at not more than two sittings, with at least two credits at Principal or Advanced level. Alternative qualifications include:

• First Degree (Nigerian or foreign universities)
• University Diploma or National Diploma (ND)
• Higher National Diploma (HND)
• Nigeria French or National Arabic Language Diploma
• NCE
• A-Level Certificates (IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB)
• Cambridge A-Level, International Baccalaureate, or other recognized foreign equivalents

All qualifications must be verified by awarding institutions and pre-verified by JAMB prior to registration.

Required Information for Registration
Candidates must provide:

• Registration or matriculation number of the previous institution
• Subject(s) of the qualification
• Awarding institution
• Affiliated institution (if applicable)
• Year of graduation

Profile Creation Procedure
Each candidate must use a unique mobile number for registration. Candidates should send their 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN) via SMS to 55019 or 66019 in the format: NIN 00123456789. A 10-character profile code will be issued to the candidate’s mobile phone, which will be used for all future transactions with JAMB.

E-PIN Acquisition and Registration
Candidates present their profile code at authorized ePIN outlets such as NIPOST, banks, MMOs, and MFBs to pay the registration fee and receive their ePIN via SMS. The ePIN and profile code are required for registration at accredited JAMB CBT centers. Biometric verification, including fingerprint and photograph capture, is mandatory for completion of registration.

Important Rules and Guidelines

• Group or proxy registration is strictly prohibited.
• Candidates must pre-upload all required DE documents, including A-Level or equivalent results, at registration.
• Any candidate awaiting results must follow JAMB guidelines for result submission and verification.
• Pre-2020 Cambridge certificates require direct verification from Cambridge.
• Candidates must disclose any previous matriculation; failure to do so will invalidate registration.
• Passwords, profile codes, or other credentials must not be shared with third parties.

Support and Complaints
For assistance or complaints regarding registration, candidates should create a support ticket via https://www.jamb.gov.ng under the Ticket/Support section using their registered email. Complaints from third parties will not be entertained.

Candidates are advised to carefully follow all instructions to ensure successful completion of their 2026 Direct Entry registration.