The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates planning to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to begin creating their profiles without delay.

In its weekly bulletin published on Monday, the Board reminded prospective candidates to verify that their National Identification Number (NIN) details were accurate before initiating profile creation, warning that inaccuracies could result in avoidable complications during registration and the examination process.

JAMB stressed the importance of timely profile creation, noting that candidates who have not yet done so should act promptly to avoid last-minute difficulties.

“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to inform all candidates desirous of registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry(DE) that they should proceed to create their JAMB profiles if they have not already done so. Candidates must ensure that their NIN details are correctly captured before initiating profile creation,” the board stated.

The board also noted that registration for the 2026 UTME and DE can begin at any time and encouraged candidates to prepare in advance by ensuring that all personal data is accurate and consistent across official records.

Highlighting the challenges often associated with correction windows, JAMB cautioned that opportunities to amend personal information are limited. “In view of this, candidates are advised to take personal responsibility for the accuracy of their details from the onset, as requests for corrections may not always be accommodated,” the board said.

JAMB further reassured Nigerians, especially parents and candidates, that the cost of UTME and DE application documents has remained unchanged for the past nine years. For the 2026 registration exercise, the board indicated that fees are unlikely to increase unless absolutely necessary to preserve the integrity and quality of the examinations.

The board emphasised that this approach is in line with the government’s human-face directives, taking into account the economic realities confronting Nigerian families. (Leadership)