Joint Admissions and Enlisting Board (JAMB) Direct Entry 2026 [UPGRADED]

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board(JAMB)has actually announced the beginning of the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Registration, a pivotal opportunity for individuals holding degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates aiming to join a university degree program. This process, vital for lots of hopeful college student, especially those looking to get in at an innovative level, needs a careful understanding of the eligibility criteria, registration process, and essential dates.

Before you proceed, inspect the following:

Table of contents JAMB Direct Entry Eligibility To be eligible for Direct Entry, you need to meet particular academic qualifications. These include:

A minimum of O’level credit pass in 5 (5) SSSC topics at not more than two sittings with at least two prescribed subjects for each program (core curriculum) at the Principal or Advanced level.

2 passes [in proposed topics for each (programme) course of study] at the A’Level Examination awarded by IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate with three other credit passes in the SSCE.

Credit passes in 2 major subjects in the NCE with three other credit passes in SSSC, NTC/NBC (primarily for Education/ Technical programs)

Minimum of credit grade in University/National Diploma or National Development Diploma with the suitable O’level requirements. All submitted Advanced Level Certifications are to be verified by a special committee, and any fake result shall bring in prosecution.

Accepted Credentials for Registration

Note that only 10 qualifications/certificates will be accepted for the registration procedure. These consist of:

1. University Degree
2. University Diploma/NFLD/NALD
3. ND/NID
4. HND
5. NCE
6. A-Level Certificate from IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB-ANBC, NABTEB-ANTC, NABTEB-GCE A-Level (2015-2021)
7. Foreign First Degree
8. Cambridge A-Level
9. International GCE A-Level
10. International Baccalaureate (foreign certificates just)

How to Get 2026 JAMB Direct Entry

2026 Direct Entry (DE) Application Sales:

Costs:

• Direct Entry (DE)– 5,700

Group Registration: Not permitted.

Registration Requirements:

1. Distinct Mobile Phone Number: Needed for registration; just usable by one candidate.
2. National Recognition Number (NIN) Submission: Text “NIN” followed by 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019.
3. Profile Code: 10-character code gotten on the exact same telephone number.
4. Phone Number Linking: Utilized for all interaction related to 2025 and future applications.
5. Profile Code and e-PIN: Present these at any JAMB certified CBT Centre for registration.
6. Biometric and Photograph Capture: Necessary for finishing the application.
7. Self-Service Option: Available for computer-literate prospects at JAMB offices/PRCs.

See JAMB Form 2026 for UTME & Direct Entry Applicants to learn more and standards.

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