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No Increase in 2026 UTME, Direct Entry Fees as JAMB Assures Nigerians, Announces Registration Dates and Upholds Tinubu’s Human-Face Policy
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates and parents that there will be no increment in the cost of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). In its Weekly Bulletin, the Board stated that it has not raised examination fees in the past nine years and has even reduced registration costs under the current administration.
JAMB explained that any future adjustment would only be considered if absolutely necessary to maintain the integrity, quality, and credibility of its examinations. The policy, it said, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s directive—conveyed through the Minister of Education—that government agencies must adopt a “human-face” approach and be sensitive to the economic realities facing Nigerian families. The Board emphasized that the cost for the 2026 exercise will remain largely the same as in the previous year, enabling families to plan ahead.
The examination body urged parents and guardians to make early preparations and ensure timely registration, warning that the registration window will not be extended once it opens. JAMB also highlighted its continued efficiency and prudent management, noting that despite reduced fees, it has made substantial remittances to the Federal Government, reflecting its commitment to accountability, transparency, and affordability.
Meanwhile, JAMB announced that the sale of forms for the 2026 UTME will begin on Friday, January 31, 2026, and close on Saturday, March 8, 2026, reaffirming its pledge to sustain global best practices in the conduct of its examinations.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates and parents that there will be no increment in the cost of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). In its Weekly Bulletin, the Board stated that it has not raised examination fees in the past nine years and has even reduced registration costs under the current administration.
JAMB explained that any future adjustment would only be considered if absolutely necessary to maintain the integrity, quality, and credibility of its examinations. The policy, it said, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s directive—conveyed through the Minister of Education—that government agencies must adopt a “human-face” approach and be sensitive to the economic realities facing Nigerian families. The Board emphasized that the cost for the 2026 exercise will remain largely the same as in the previous year, enabling families to plan ahead.
The examination body urged parents and guardians to make early preparations and ensure timely registration, warning that the registration window will not be extended once it opens. JAMB also highlighted its continued efficiency and prudent management, noting that despite reduced fees, it has made substantial remittances to the Federal Government, reflecting its commitment to accountability, transparency, and affordability.
Meanwhile, JAMB announced that the sale of forms for the 2026 UTME will begin on Friday, January 31, 2026, and close on Saturday, March 8, 2026, reaffirming its pledge to sustain global best practices in the conduct of its examinations.
No Increase in 2026 UTME, Direct Entry Fees as JAMB Assures Nigerians, Announces Registration Dates and Upholds Tinubu’s Human-Face Policy
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates and parents that there will be no increment in the cost of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). In its Weekly Bulletin, the Board stated that it has not raised examination fees in the past nine years and has even reduced registration costs under the current administration.
JAMB explained that any future adjustment would only be considered if absolutely necessary to maintain the integrity, quality, and credibility of its examinations. The policy, it said, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s directive—conveyed through the Minister of Education—that government agencies must adopt a “human-face” approach and be sensitive to the economic realities facing Nigerian families. The Board emphasized that the cost for the 2026 exercise will remain largely the same as in the previous year, enabling families to plan ahead.
The examination body urged parents and guardians to make early preparations and ensure timely registration, warning that the registration window will not be extended once it opens. JAMB also highlighted its continued efficiency and prudent management, noting that despite reduced fees, it has made substantial remittances to the Federal Government, reflecting its commitment to accountability, transparency, and affordability.
Meanwhile, JAMB announced that the sale of forms for the 2026 UTME will begin on Friday, January 31, 2026, and close on Saturday, March 8, 2026, reaffirming its pledge to sustain global best practices in the conduct of its examinations.
