Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: JAMB 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 (2026 registration ran 26 January – 28 February 2026). The fee is expected to stay at ₦7,200 (₦8,700 with the optional mock), unchanged since 2019. You need a NIN, a profile code from SMS to 55019 or 66019, an e-PIN, and biometric capture at an accredited CBT centre.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
Status: JAMB had not announced the 2027 UTME dates or fees as of November 2026. The announcement normally comes in mid-January 2027; the 2026 figures below are the best guide and this page is updated the day JAMB publishes. From the 2027 UTME, JAMB will allow candidates to sit the exam on their own laptops at approved centres (announced at the 11 May 2026 policy meeting).
JAMB registration timeline
| Stage | 2026 cycle (actual) | 2027 cycle (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| e-PIN sales | 19 January – 26 February 2026 | Expected mid/late January 2027 |
| UTME registration | 26 January – 28 February 2026 | Expected late January – late February 2027 |
| Mock UTME (optional) | Saturday 28 March 2026 | Expected late March 2027 |
| Main UTME | 16 – 25 April 2026 | Expected April 2027 |
| Results | from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers) | Within days of your paper |
| Direct Entry registration | 2 March – 25 April 2026 (extended to 8 May, then 22 May 2026) | Expected March – May 2027 |
| Policy meeting (cut-offs) | 11 May 2026 | Expected May – July 2027 |
| Post-UTME / screening | June – September 2026 | Expected June – September 2027 |
| CAPS admission deadlines | public universities 31 October 2026; private universities 30 November 2026; polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education 31 December 2026 | Expected October – December 2027 |
JAMB registration fee 2027 (expected, based on 2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| UTME (no mock) | ₦7,200 |
| UTME + optional mock | ₦8,700 |
| Direct Entry | ₦5,700 |
| Breakdown | ₦3,500 application + ₦1,000 reading text + ₦700 CBT-centre registration + ₦1,500 centre service + ₦500 bank charge (+ ₦1,500 mock centre charge if you opt in) |
The compulsory reading text for 2026 was The Lekki Headmaster (Kabir Alabi Garba); JAMB names the 2027 text with the registration announcement. The text is examined inside Use of English.
Requirements before you start
- NIN (National Identification Number) — your biodata is pulled from NIMC, so names and date of birth must be correct on the NIN first.
- Profile code: Send NIN (space) your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone you will use for registration (full profile-code guide). The phone number becomes your JAMB number for life — keep the SIM.
- Age: You must be at least 16 years old by 30 September of the admission year (for 2026: by 30 September 2026).
- O’Level results (or awaiting result): you will enter them and upload later via a CBT centre.
- Your course and institution choices, checked against the JAMB brochure (IBASS) and the correct subject combination.
- A valid email address and a recent passport photograph (plain background, no glasses/cap).
How to register for JAMB, step by step
- Get your profile code: Send NIN (space) your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone you will use for registration. Wait for the SMS reply containing your 10-character code.
- Buy the e-PIN with that profile code — via banks, USSD, Remita, Quickteller or at the CBT centre. Pay only the approved ₦7,200 / ₦8,700.
- Go to an accredited CBT centre (list on jamb.gov.ng). The centre captures your biometrics, photograph and fills your form with you: institutions, course, four UTME subjects, O’Level details, exam town.
- Review every entry on screen before submission — corrections later cost ₦2,500 per item.
- Collect your registration slip and the reading text. Keep the slip; the registration number on it is needed for everything that follows.
- Print your exam notification slip when JAMB releases it (usually a week before the exam) — see reprint your JAMB exam slip.
Common registration mistakes
- Using a phone number that is not yours or a ‘family’ SIM — the number is bound to you permanently.
- Wrong subject combination for your course (Mathematics missing for a science course, no Literature for Law).
- Choosing an institution type that does not admit for your programme (e.g., HND via UTME).
- Paying anything above the approved fee — report centres that overcharge to JAMB support.
- Registering under 16 without meeting the gifted-candidate criteria (see age rules).
Who should NOT register for UTME
- NCE applicants: From the 2026/2027 session, candidates with at least four O’Level credits no longer need to sit UTME for NCE admission. You still register with JAMB (₦3,500 + ₦700 centre fee; 2026 UTME candidates who chose a college of education migrate for ₦700) so your admission is processed on CAPS.
- ND (non-technology) agriculture applicants: ND programmes in non-technology agriculture courses also no longer require UTME from 2026/2027 (JAMB registration still required)
- HND, part-time, postgraduate and post-basic nursing applicants: apply directly to the institution (On 9 September 2026 the NBTE directed that JAMB should process HND admissions in polytechnics, colleges of nursing sciences and health-technology institutions from the 2026/2027 session).
Popular institutions to check before you choose
- FUTO Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- NDA Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- UNICAL Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- UNILAG Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- UNIPORT Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- UNIUYO Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- DELSU Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- OOU Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- BU Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- BUK Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- AUCHIPOLY Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- YABATECH Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- LASPOTECH Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- FEDPOLYIDAH Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- School of Psychiatric Nursing Aro Abeokuta Admission Form 2026/2027
- School of Post Basic Perioperative Nursing Lagos University Teaching Hospital Admission Form 2026/2027
- School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing AKTH Admission Form 2026/2027
Related JAMB guides
- JAMB 2027 Exam Date: Expected UTME Timetable, Mock Exam & Key Deadlines
- JAMB Profile Code 2027: How to Get It With Your NIN via SMS to 55019/66019
- JAMB Subject Combination 2027 for All Courses (Official UTME Subject Guide)
- JAMB Brochure 2027: How to Check Course Requirements on IBASS Before You Register
- JAMB Mock Exam 2027: Date, Fee, How to Register & Why You Should Sit It
- JAMB Novel 2027: The Compulsory Reading Text, Where to Get It & How It Is Examined
- JAMB Direct Entry 2027: Requirements, Fee, Registration & How It Works
- JAMB Age Limit 2027: Minimum Age for UTME and Admission in Nigeria (16-Year Rule)
Frequently asked questions
When will JAMB 2027 registration start?
Not yet announced. JAMB announced 2026 on 13 January and registration ran 26 January – 28 February 2026; expect a similar late-January 2027 start.
How much is the JAMB form for 2027?
Expected ₦7,200 without mock or ₦8,700 with mock, the same since 2019; Direct Entry ₦5,700. JAMB confirms the fee with the dates.
Can I register for JAMB without NIN?
No. The NIN is compulsory for the profile code and biodata.
Can I register for JAMB on my phone?
You can get the profile code and buy the e-PIN on your phone, but biometric capture and form completion happen at an accredited CBT centre.
Is JAMB registration extended?
JAMB refused extensions in 2025 and 2026. Register early; late registration does not exist.
What is the JAMB age limit?
You must be at least 16 years old by 30 September of the admission year (for 2026: by 30 September 2026).
Spotted a change JAMB has announced that is not reflected here? Drop a comment — this guide is reviewed after every JAMB announcement.