The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a mandatory policy requiring all candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to declare their current admission status at the point of registration.
Why JAMB Introduced the Policy
- Curbing Impersonation: According to JAMB's 2025 UTME Infraction Report, over 90% of examination malpractice and impersonation offenders were existing students of tertiary institutions hired as professional exam writers.
- Severe Penalties for Concealment: Any candidate currently enrolled in a university, polytechnic, or college who conceals or falsifies their matriculation status during 2026 UTME registration faces withdrawal of their previous admission, cancellation of their 2026 registration, and prosecution.
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