The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates planning to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to confirm the accuracy of their National Identification Number (NIN) details before beginning the registration process.
In a notice published in its weekly bulletin on Monday, JAMB warned that errors in NIN information could lead to unnecessary challenges during registration and even affect candidates’ participation in the examination.
According to the board, candidates should ensure that all NIN records are correctly captured and consistent across official databases before creating their JAMB profiles.
“Candidates are strongly advised to verify that their National Identification Number details are accurate before initiating profile creation. Incorrect NIN information may result in avoidable difficulties during registration and the examination process,” the board stated.
JAMB also disclosed that registration for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry examinations could commence at any time, urging prospective candidates to use the current window to cross-check and correct their personal information where necessary.
The examination body further cautioned that opportunities to amend personal details after registration are often limited and may not accommodate all requests.
“Candidates are encouraged to take full responsibility for the accuracy of their details from the outset, as not all correction requests can be granted,” JAMB added.
The board called on all candidates to cooperate by ensuring proper documentation, noting that this would help guarantee a smooth, transparent, and hitch-free 2026 UTME and Direct Entry registration exercise.
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