The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration. The ePIN vending and registration will end on Saturday, 25th April 2026. Candidates are required to pay N5,700 for the form.

The registration can only be done at the State and Zonal JAMB offices nationwide. To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum of 5 SSSC (O’level) credit passes at not more than two sittings, with at least two at the Principal or Advanced level. Other acceptable qualifications include First Degree, University Diploma, National Diploma, and more.

Candidates are advised to pre-verify their DE qualification before completing their DE registration. At the point of registration, all DE candidates must provide their registration/matriculation number, subject(s) of qualification, awarding institution, affiliated institution, and year of graduation.

To register, candidates must create a profile by sending their National Identification Number (NIN) to 55019 or 66019. A Profile Code of 10 characters will be received, which will be used to procure the application document. Candidates will then present the profile code at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for registration.

The application cannot be completed until the candidate's biometrics are captured and a photograph is taken. Successful capture of biometrics and photograph will authorize a candidate to print their e-registration slip. Group/school-based registration of candidates is not allowed.

Candidates with peculiar biometric challenges can only register at JAMB National and State offices. Arrangements will be made for this through JAMB State Offices. Candidates can retrieve their lost Profile Code by sending 'RESEND' to 55019 or 66019.

For complaints, candidates should create a support ticket on the JAMB website. The e-PIN outlets are NIPOST, Banks, MMOs, MFBs, and other participating financial institutions. Candidates are required to present their Profile Code and pay N5,700 to obtain the e-PIN.

DE candidates who are not awaiting results must have uploaded their A-level qualification, O-level results, and DE Registration Template at the point of registration. Candidates are advised to constantly check their A' level admission status in their e-facility profiles. Candidates are not permitted to register more than once, and any error during the registration process should be corrected from the Board.