JAMB Opens Correction Portal for 2026 UTME Subject Combinations
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of a correction window for candidates who need to amend their selected subject combinations for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This initiative allows registrants who made errors or wish to align their subjects with specific tertiary institution requirements to make necessary adjustments. The process must be completed at any accredited JAMB centre, and candidates are advised to act promptly as the registration period nears its conclusion.
In a significant update, the Board confirmed that the sale of e-PINs for the 2026 UTME will officially close at midnight on February 26, 2026. As of February 17, 2026, over 1.5 million candidates have completed their registration. Despite a national daily registration capacity of 100,000, current centre operations are at approximately 30% capacity, indicating many prospective candidates remain unregistered. The Board has firmly stated there will be no extension of the deadline, emphasizing that the UTME schedule is part of a binding, nationally coordinated examination calendar.
Addressing circulating misinformation, JAMB clarified that undergraduates are not barred from registering for the 2026 UTME. However, it issued a stern warning that all candidates must fully disclose any existing admission status. Failure to provide this information could lead to the forfeiture of both previous and new admission offers. This policy underscores the importance of transparency in the admissions process, a principle as critical as the integrity measures seen in other sectors, such as when the Lagos Seals Ladipo market for compliance issues or in the regulation of the Nigerian Stock Market.
Further strengthening its protocols, JAMB has mandated the use of Microsoft Camera systems at all accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the 2026 registration cycle. This move aims to enhance identity verification and eliminate impersonation and image-blending malpractices observed in previous examinations. Centres failing to comply with this directive risk being delisted, as the Board intensifies efforts to safeguard registration integrity nationwide. This focus on robust systems reflects a broader governmental push for accountability, mirroring the precision required in initiatives like the Fg Budgets N6.04 trillion for infrastructure or the detailed negotiations surrounding the Tinubu: UAE trade deal. Ensuring credible examinations is fundamental to national development, preventing scenarios where educational opportunities leave a Kwara community deserted of skilled professionals.
The UTME remains the standardized computer-based examination for ranking candidates seeking entry into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
