JAMB 2026 UTME Registration: 2.24 Million Candidates Registered Across Nigeria

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Summary

JAMB announces 2,243,816 candidates registered for 2026 UTME. Lagos leads with 321,814, followed by Kaduna and FCT. Exam starts April 16, 2026.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 2,243,816 candidates successfully registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This marks another significant year for tertiary education admissions in Nigeria.

Registration Statistics by State

Lagos State leads the registration numbers, followed closely by Kaduna and FCT Abuja. Here's the breakdown of the top registering states:

Top 10 States by Registration

RankStateCandidates
1Lagos321,814
2Kaduna303,498
3FCT Abuja302,963
4Ogun137,156
5Oyo122,662
6Rivers105,584
7Kano83,167
8Delta77,670
9Nasarawa65,739
10Kwara64,988

International Registrations

JAMB also recorded registrations from 10 countries including:

  • United Kingdom: 12 candidates
  • Cameroon: 11 candidates
  • Ghana: 5 candidates
  • South Africa: 5 candidates

JAMB Warns Against Fraudulent Activities

The JAMB Registrar disclosed that the Board discovered fraudulent syndicates using AI-generated fake videos to promise score inflation. Over 100 candidates identified to be involved in such schemes have had their registrations flagged for deletion.

Candidates are advised to avoid any third-party promises of score manipulation, as JAMB has sophisticated systems to detect such fraudulent activities.

2026 UTME Examination Date

The 2026 UTME examination is scheduled to commence on April 16th, 2026. Candidates are advised to:

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