HopeAlive Media has reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of the application form for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This was detailed in a release signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and shared on the Board’s official X handle on Tuesday night, 13th January 2026.
JAMB said, “Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2026/2027 academic session.”
The Board stated that eligibility is tied to age, noting that, “Only candidates who will not be less than 16 years old by 30th September, 2026 are generally eligible to apply/be considered”
On registration timelines, the Board announced, “The period of registration for UTME candidates, including those from foreign countries, is from Monday, 26th January, 2026 to Saturday, 28th February, 2026″
