The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has warned candidates against abusing their National Identification Numbers as preparations begin for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration.The warning was issued by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during an interactive session with the board’s management ahead of the sale of application forms for the UTME and Direct Entry examinations. He stressed that the board would not tolerate any form of identity manipulation.Prof. Oloyede said practices such as multiple registrations, use of more than one NIN by a candidate, impersonation and other examination fraud were strictly prohibited and would attract serious punishment. He said, “Multiple or double registrations and the use of multiple NINs by one candidate for impersonation or any form of manipulation is strictly prohibited and will be severely sanctioned.”He also warned against donating or accepting fingerprints during biometric capture, noting that candidates must ensure only their own ten fingers are properly captured at accredited CBT centres. According to him, actions such as image blending, group registration and other sharp practices undermine the integrity of the examination process.The registrar further explained that JAMB would continue with its cashless registration system to protect candidates from exploitation, adding that all third-party fees would be centrally collected and paid weekly to beneficiaries. He disclosed that the cost of Direct Entry forms remains N5,700, UTME without mock is N7,200, while UTME with mock is N8,700.Prof. Oloyede added that UTME candidates would register before Direct Entry applicants, with UTME registration taking place at approved CBT centres, while Direct Entry registration would be conducted only at JAMB offices. He assured candidates that the board remains committed to a fair, transparent and credible examination process.
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