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| Check the latest JAMB 2026 registration dates, fees, deadlines, and important application details before completing your UTME or Direct Entry registration. |
JAMB 2026 Registration: Dates, Fees, and Deadlines
JAMB registration 2026 costs between ₦6,200 and ₦7,700 depending on whether you take the optional mock exam. The UTME registration window shifted more than once this cycle, and the JAMB Direct Entry (DE) deadline has been extended twice, most recently to June 15, 2026. Always confirm the current date on jamb.gov.ng before you pay — JAMB has adjusted its schedule several times in 2026.
Why the Dates Keep Changing
If you've searched for the JAMB registration deadline before and found conflicting answers, you're not imagining it. JAMB first announced a UTME window of January 20 to March 3, then narrowed it to January 26 to February 28. Rather than publish a new article every time JAMB moves a date, this page is updated directly and logs each change, so you're reading the current picture rather than a snapshot from last month.
JAMB 2026 Fees — Full Breakdown
| Fee Component | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| JAMB ePIN/Form | ₦3,500 |
| Registration Service Charge | ₦700 |
| UTME/CBT Examination Service | ₦1,500 |
| Compulsory Reading Text | ₦1,000 (varies by centre) |
| Bank/Payment Charges | ₦500 |
| Total (without mock exam) | ₦6,200 – ₦6,700 |
| Optional Mock Exam | +₦1,500 |
| Total (with mock exam) | ₦7,700 – ₦8,200 |
Direct Entry candidates typically pay less overall, around ₦5,700, since they skip the UTME exam itself.
Practical tip: the "Bank/Payment Charges" line varies by platform — Remita, Interswitch, and individual bank apps each round differently. Some CBT centres also add a small local charge for printing your slip or distributing the compulsory novel. That charge is not part of JAMB's official fee schedule, so ask for an itemized receipt before you pay anything beyond the amounts above.
UTME Registration Timeline
- - Registration window: January 26 – February 28, 2026 is the window JAMB confirmed after an earlier tentative announcement of January 20 – March 3. Treat February 28 as your planning date, but verify on jamb.gov.ng as the window closes — JAMB has moved this date before.
- - Exam date: The main UTME concluded May 5, 2026.
- - Results: Released around May 7, 2026.
- - Exam slip reprint: Available from April 18, 2026.
Direct Entry (DE) Timeline — Extended Twice
This is the part of JAMB registration 2026 that has moved the most:
1. DE registration opened in March 2026, with an initial deadline in early May.
2. JAMB extended the deadline to May 22, 2026.
3. JAMB extended it again to June 15, 2026 — the current deadline as of this update.
4. JAMB has since announced a DE Portal for post-registration services, including pre-admission screening, though a firm activation date has not been confirmed. Check the JAMB e-Facility portal directly rather than relying on social media claims.
If you're reading this after June 15, 2026, a further extension is possible given this cycle's pattern, but not guaranteed — verify on jamb.gov.ng rather than assuming.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
JAMB does not typically reopen a closed window for individual candidates. Realistically, your options become:
- - Wait for the next admission cycle — a full year lost.
- - Watch for a rare, board-wide extension, which is not something to plan around.
- - For DE candidates specifically, this cycle's repeated extensions suggest more flexibility than usual, but treat every deadline as final until JAMB confirms otherwise.
This is why registering in the first two weeks of any window matters more than the deadline itself — it gives you a buffer if payment, biometric capture, or document upload runs into a problem.
How to Register Safely
- - Use only the official JAMB portal at jamb.gov.ng.
- - Buy your ePIN through JAMB-accredited banks or payment platforms such as Remita or Interswitch.
- - Complete biometric capture only at an accredited CBT centre.
- - Never pay an individual who claims they can "register you" outside the official portal — this is the most common scam during JAMB season, and JAMB does not refund money lost this way.
FAQ
Is the JAMB 2026 form out?
Yes, the form went live with the January 2026 registration window.
Why do different sites show different JAMB registration dates?
JAMB adjusted its window mid-cycle. Sites that published once and never revisited the article are showing outdated dates — this page reflects the most recently confirmed window.
Is the DE deadline definitely June 15, 2026?
As of this update, yes — extended from May 22 to June 15. If you're reading this later, confirm on jamb.gov.ng, since a further extension would not be unprecedented this cycle.
Do UTME and DE candidates pay the same fee?
No. DE candidates pay less overall, around ₦5,700, since they don't sit the UTME exam.
What if I already registered before an extension was announced?
Your registration stands — extensions give more time to candidates who haven't registered yet; they don't require re-registration from those who already completed the process.
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