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JAMB introduces mandatory admission status disclosure for 2026 UTME applicants

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that beginning with the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration, all candidates must declare their current admission status, indicating whether they are already enrolled in any tertiary institution.

The Board explained that the new directive is part of renewed efforts to curb impersonation and examination malpractice observed during the 2025 UTME cycle.

According to findings from JAMB’s 2025 UTME Infraction Report, over 90% of candidates involved in various forms of examination malpractice were already students of tertiary institutions attempting to manipulate the system for illegitimate gains.

“Beginning with the 2026 UTME registration, every candidate will be required to make a clear declaration regarding their current studentship status,” the board stated


JAMB reiterated that the UTME is intended solely for candidates seeking fresh admission into tertiary institutions. The Board emphasized that students who are already enrolled in higher institutions are not permitted to participate in the examination unless they have fully disclosed their current admission status.

It warned that any candidate who fails to disclose this information or provides false details would face sanctions, including the withdrawal of any earlier admission, cancellation of registration, and possible prosecution in line with existing laws and regulations.

Compulsory upload of O’level results
JAMB reminded prospective candidates that uploading their O’level results is a crucial requirement for admission into any tertiary institution in Nigeria.

The Board noted that the 2025 WAEC SSCE results have been released and urged candidates to upload them without delay. Those awaiting the release of their NECO results are expected to do the same once available. JAMB emphasized that no applicant will be considered for admission without a verified O’level result on record.

JAMB said the new measure serves as an early notice to all prospective candidates and the general public that the Board will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the credibility of the admission process.

“This directive serves as an early notice to all prospective candidates and the general public that the Board will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the integrity of the admission process,” it said.

It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Nigeria’s tertiary admission process remains transparent, fair, and credible, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

What you should know
In response to rising cases of examination malpractice, the Federal Government approved a three-year ban for any student caught engaging in examination malpractice.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed that this applies across all national external examinations, including JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB.

Enforcement will rely on students’ National Identification Number (NIN), making it difficult for offenders to evade sanctions. Schools and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres found aiding malpractice or operating as miracle centres risk being derecognised for several years.

Flangelo12:
Very good.

Some people would not like this.

FreeStuffsNG:
https://nairametrics.com/2025/11/04/jamb-introduces-mandatory-admission-status-disclosure-for-2026-utme-applicants/

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Some people studying zoology, botany etc would want to rewrite jamb for better courses
.Why are they even asking for admission status when they are the ones that issue admission letters in the first place and should have that in their database

Bunch of incompetent body

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Some people studying zoology, botany etc would want to rewrite jamb for better courses
.Why are they even asking for admission status when they are the ones that issue admission letters in the first place and should have that in their database

Bunch of incompetent body

TenQ:
See how JAMB is creating problems for students

1. JAMB reiterated that the UTME is intended solely for candidates seeking fresh admission into tertiary institutions.
2. The Board emphasized that students who are already enrolled in higher institutions are not permitted to participate in the examination unless they have fully disclosed their current admission status.


So, if you declare your admissions status as already in a tertiary institution, rule 1 will make you ineligible.

The clause unless they have fully disclosed their current admission status thus have no weight!

Henix:
It simply shows that they don't have a comprehensive data, otherwise it ought to be something that can be automated from their database

FreeStuffsNG:
Have you considered that if you declare, it may probably limit you only to only forfeiture of both admissions and no criminal prosecution for false declaration 🤔

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Some people studying zoology, botany etc would want to rewrite jamb for better courses
.Why are they even asking for admission status when they are the ones that issue admission letters in the first place and should have that in their database.

You gave me admission this year and ask me to swear next year that you gave me admission

Bunch of incompetent body

TenQ:
You mean if I don't declare my admission status!?

I advocate that a person who declared that he already has an admission in a tertiary institution should be allowed to seek a better course in another University BUT with the condition that a person CANNOT run two simultaneous admissions at the same time.

What occurs in Universities in Nigeria is that you apply to read Medicine or Biochemistry but the University gives you Botany or Sport Education. A student is torn between accepting a "useless course" or "rewriting JAMB" or " staying at home for one year".

What JAMB is saying is that you should choose between staying at home for one year or making a profession out of this "useless course"!

gazilion:
Exactly! Why ask for admission status when you have the data in your system?

The Board emphasized that students who are already enrolled in higher institutions are not permitted to participate in the examination unless they have fully disclosed their current admission status.

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Some people studying zoology, botany etc would want to rewrite jamb for better courses
.Why are they even asking for admission status when they are the ones that issue admission letters in the first place and should have that in their database.

You gave me admission this year and ask me to swear next year that you gave me admission

Bunch of incompetent body

ComradeD1:
This doesn't make sense at all

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Some people studying zoology, botany etc would want to rewrite jamb for better courses
.Why are they even asking for admission status when they are the ones that issue admission letters in the first place and should have that in their database.

You gave me admission this year and ask me to swear next year that you gave me admission

Bunch of incompetent body

FreeStuffsNG:
No course is useless. What JAMB is saying is that you don't deny those who want that course you consider as useless

If you don’t want to stay at home, quit social media and study very hard to secure a place on the merit list of your preferred course and institution or take the option of distance learning education if you fail.

Top University Education is very competitive everywhere in the world. Now JAMB has leveled the children of the poor and children of the rich and powerful. Let's commmend JAMB and FG.

VanuatuWycombe:
You were not forced to take the admission You should have rejected the admission given to you (that’s if you are not the one that chose that course), instead of accepting it and carrying under grad student, and wait for another year to rewrite your JAMB and try your luck again if you will be offered your desired course.

Fiscus105:
Wen u know they have given you admission, what are you doing with jamb again, if not to engage in an unwholesome practice.

Leave jamb for students who are yet to be given admission ok.

LegendHero:
So they can use it legally.

Why do you think USA ask you “Have you ever been a terrorist” when applying for visa?

They know you will always say no, but it’s a legal question. So that in the future if they later find out it’s a lie, they already have your confession to use against you.

JAMB mentioned clearly that if you already had admission, you must indicate. That won’t stop you for writing JAMB again but they just want to have your confession.