- Home JAMB Embarking on your university journey through the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Type? It’s time to get all the essential information. Do you understand the eligibility criteria, the registration process, and the crucial due dates? Read on to discover how you can smoothly shift to the next level of your academic goals with this thorough guide.
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board(JAMB)has announced the commencement of the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Registration, a pivotal chance for people holding degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates intending to sign up with a university degree program. This procedure, important for numerous hopeful university students, particularly those looking to get in at an innovative level, needs a careful understanding of the eligibility requirements, registration procedure, and key dates.
Before you proceed, examine the following:
Table of contents JAMB Direct Entry Eligibility To be eligible for Direct Entry, you need to meet particular academic qualifications. These consist of:
- A minimum of O’level credit pass in five (5) SSSC topics at not more than 2 sittings with at least two prescribed subjects for each program (course of study) at the Principal or Advanced level.
- Two passes [in proposed topics for each (programme) course of study] at the A’Level Examination granted by IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate with three other credit passes in the SSCE.
- Credit passes in two significant topics in the NCE with three other credit passes in SSSC, NTC/NBC (generally for Education/ Technical programs)
- Minimum of credit grade in University/National Diploma or National Development Diploma with the appropriate O’level requirements. All sent Advanced Level Credentials are to be confirmed by an unique committee, and any fake outcome shall attract prosecution.
- University Degree
- University Diploma/NFLD/NALD
- ND/NID
- HND
- NCE
- A-Level Certificate from IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB-ANBC, NABTEB-ANTC, NABTEB-GCE A-Level (2015-2021)
- Foreign First Degree
- Cambridge A-Level
- International GCE A-Level
- International Baccalaureate (foreign certificates only)
- Direct Entry (DE)– 5,700
- Distinct Smart Phone Number: Needed for registration; just usable by one candidate.
- National Identification Number (NIN) Submission: Text “NIN” followed by 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019.
- Profile Code: 10-character code received on the same phone number.
- Phone Number Linking: Utilized for all communication related to 2025 and future applications.
- Profile Code and e-PIN: Present these at any JAMB certified CBT Centre for registration.
- Biometric and Photograph Capture: Compulsory for finishing the application.
- Self-Service Choice: Offered for computer-literate prospects at JAMB offices/PRCs.
Accepted Qualifications for Registration
Note that only 10 qualifications/certificates will be accepted for the registration procedure. These include:
How to Apply for 2026 JAMB Direct Entry
2026 Direct Entry (DE) Application Sales:
Fees:
Group Registration: Not allowed.
Registration Requirements:
Go To JAMB Type 2026 for UTME & Direct Entry Applicants for more information and standards.
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