JAMB 2026: What JAMB Has Officially Said About Registration

As of October 2026, JAMB has not officially announced JAMB 2026 registration date. Based on previous years, here is what we know for sure.

JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede has said registration usually starts in January. For 2025, it started January 31 and ended March 8. So for 2026, expect January 2026.

JAMB has not announced fee yet, but last year it was around ₦7,200 for form plus ₦1,000 for mock. Do not pay any agent until JAMB announces officially on jamb.gov.ng

Requirements that are compulsory every year:

- NIN is compulsory

- You must be 16 years old by admission year

- Create profile code by sending NIN to 55019 or 66019

Truth About Subject Combination:

- For Medicine: English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

- For Law: English, Literature, Government, CRS/IRK

- For Accounting: English, Maths, Economics, plus one

Always check JAMB brochure before you choose.

How to Avoid Scam:

- JAMB does not sell form on WhatsApp or Instagram

- Only register at JAMB accredited CBT centers — list is on jamb.gov.ng

- Your e-slip is your proof — collect it

I will update this article immediately JAMB announces official date on their website.