Concise, paraphrased coverage of the policy changes and announcements that affect candidates in the JAMB 2026/27 cycle. Each story ends with a section on what it means for you.
- Admission
Tinubu Appoints Segun Aina as JAMB's Youngest-Ever Registrar
21 May 2026President Tinubu appoints Prof Segun Aina, 39, as new JAMB registrar from August 1, 2026. He succeeds Prof Is-haq Oloyede after 10 years. What candidates should expect.
- Results
JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results, More Under Review
21 May 2026JAMB has released 279 previously withheld 2026 UTME results after malpractice review. How to check if your result is among them and what to do next.
- Cut-off
JAMB 2026 Cut Off Mark Retained at 150
11 May 2026The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has kept the national minimum admissible score for universities at 150 for the 2026 cycle.
- Admission
Acceptance window cut to 4 weeks for 2026 cycle
11 May 2026Admitted candidates will have just four weeks to accept offers and pay acceptance fees in the 2026 cycle, down from the longer window used before.
- Cut-off
NCE and Education Courses No Longer Require UTME 2026
8 May 2026Candidates seeking NCE, Education and Agriculture programmes can now be admitted without a UTME score under a revised policy.
- Cut-off
UNIABUJA 2026 Medicine Cut Off Mark Raised to 285
3 May 2026The University of Abuja has lifted its Medicine and Surgery cut-off mark to 285 for the 2026 intake, citing a surge in qualified applicants.
- Post-UTME
Post-UTME schedule announced for 12 federal universities
1 May 2026Twelve federal universities have published their post-UTME screening dates and registration windows for the 2026 admission cycle.