The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the extension of the deadline for the 2026 UTME and DE Registration exercise.
According to the Board, the 2026 UTME/DE Registration exercise, earlier scheduled to end on Saturday, 26th March, 2026, has been further extended to Thursday, 31st March, 2026.
All candidates who have yet to generate their profile codes, buy their JAMB e-Pins, and complete the Registration Exercise have from now till 31st March, 2026, to do so.
Failure to follow the approved outlined 2026 JAMB Registration guidelines before the new deadline will lead to affected students enrolling for JAMB UTME & DE next year.
You are hereby informed. Kindly share this message with all candidates to keep them informed!
FAQs
1. Why did Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board extend the 2026 UTME/DE registration deadline?
The extension was granted to allow more candidates to complete their registration process. This may be due to challenges such as technical issues, delays in obtaining required documents, or high traffic on the registration portal.
2. What is the new deadline for the 2026 UTME/DE registration?
The new deadline is the revised date announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Candidates are advised to check the official JAMB portal or trusted news sources regularly to confirm the exact closing date and avoid missing out.
3. Can candidates still register after the extended deadline?
No, once the extended deadline expires, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board usually does not allow further registration. Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete their registration before the final closing date.
4. Does the deadline extension affect the UTME examination date?
In most cases, extending the registration deadline does not significantly affect the examination schedule. However, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board may adjust exam dates if necessary, so candidates should stay updated through official announcements.
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