The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against providing false information during registration, warning that violations could lead to severe sanctions, including blacklisting, legal prosecution, or a three-year ban.
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The warning was issued by JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, as the 2026 UTME registration, which began on January 26, entered its third week. Oloyede addressed journalists and media executives, emphasizing that registration infractions constitute serious offences.
“Candidates may be barred from sitting the UTME for up to three years. Names of defaulters may also be published in national dailies and circulated to other public examination bodies,” Oloyede said.
He added that, in severe cases, candidates could be referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), or the Nigerian Police for investigation and prosecution.
Oloyede explained that all candidates must attest that the information and documents provided are accurate. “The attestation clause has become a formal part of the application process following lessons from previous legal cases involving candidates,” he said, noting that it serves as a verification mechanism to confirm the authenticity of academic credentials and other submitted information.
He urged candidates to avoid providing fictitious information, warning that such actions could jeopardize their admission chances and limit access to tertiary education opportunities.
Meanwhile, JAMB has reminded prospective candidates that the ongoing registration for the 2026 UTME will close on February 26, with no possibility of extension. The board expressed concern over low turnout at many accredited registration centres nationwide and encouraged all candidates to complete their registration without delay.
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