JAMB EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR 2026 DIRECT ENTRY
Posted on 25th April, 2026.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Extension of Direct Entry Registration Deadline.
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) hereby announces the extension of the deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise.
- 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Friday, May 8, 2026
- 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: April 25, 2026
This extension has been approved to provide prospective candidates with additional time to complete their registration process and submit all required documentation.
𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Board recognizes that a significant number of applicants were unable to finalize their registration before the earlier deadline.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼:
- Ease congestion at registration centers.
- Ensure that all eligible candidates are accommodated.
- Promote fairness and inclusivity in the admission process.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
- 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: JAMB State and Zonal Offices nationwide.
- 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Candidates are required to present all necessary documents and complete registration in person.
- 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: Applicants are strongly advised to utilize this extension promptly and avoid last‑minute delays.
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
1. Begin registration immediately to prevent overcrowding at centers.
2. Ensure all required documents are complete and properly submitted.
3. Monitor official JAMB communication channels for further updates.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board remains committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent registration process for all candidates. This extension is a timely opportunity for applicants to secure their place in the 2026 admission cycle.
