Undergraduates Can Register for 2026 UTME/DE, Must Disclose Status

ABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that undergraduates are allowed to register for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) exams, provided they disclose any existing matriculation status at the point of registration.

In a statement issued by JAMB Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board, emphasised that claims barring currently enrolled tertiary students from registering are false.

“JAMB does not prohibit candidates who are already enrolled in tertiary institutions from registering for UTME/DE,” the statement read. “Disclosure is required strictly for record and regulatory purposes and to prevent multiple admissions.”

The Board explained that failure to disclose existing matriculation constitutes an offence. The system can detect prior enrolment, and candidates who deliberately conceal this information risk forfeiting both opportunities.

Benjamin added that once a candidate secures admission through the latest UTME/DE registration, any previous admission automatically ceases, as Nigerian law does not permit holding two admissions concurrently.

JAMB also cautioned the public against misleading interpretations circulated by “self-styled education advocates” and urged students and parents to rely solely on official JAMB publications for accurate information.

This advisory comes ahead of the 2026 UTME/DE registration period, reinforcing transparency and compliance with national admission regulations. Prospective candidates are advised to carefully follow JAMB guidelines to avoid disqualification or legal implications.

CUSTECH Opens 2024/2025 Admissions for 50 Programmes

Logo of CUSTECH (source: Internet)

The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara has  opened admissions for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Announcing the commencement, on Sunday, the university’s Registrar,
Mrs. Olufunke Hudson said that all 50 programmes across eight faculties are now available on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) platform.

Hudson stated, “Candidates must select CUSTECH as their first choice during the application process. If switching to CUSTECH, they should update their JAMB preferences to reflect this choice.”

For eligibility, she specified that applicants need a minimum UTME score of 140 and must possess at least five relevant O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics. “Candidates must ensure their O’Level results are uploaded on the JAMB portal to be processed through CAPS,” Hudson stressed.

Prospective students interested in post-UTME registration are advised to visit CUSTECH’s website at http://www.custech.edu.ng before the deadline of Friday, 11th October 2024.

The registration fee for post-UTME is N2,000.

She  also urged Direct Entry candidates to complete their registration and ensure correct UTME subject combinations.

The available faculties include Engineering, Computing, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, and more, covering diverse disciplines from Chemical Engineering to Nursing Science.

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