JUPEB NEWS

Nine students of the University of Calabar have been suspended for two semesters. The action follows findings of examination malpractice and submission of fake results.

Is-haq Oloyede said suspects used artificial intelligence tools to help underage candidates register. Several arrests have been made and affected registrations may be cancelled.

Ebenezer Mbamalu has urged the government to reconsider the 16 year minimum age requirement for university admission. He said the policy may unfairly affect brilliant students who start school early.

JAMB Direct Entry application will start on March 2, 2026 and close on April 25, 2026. Registration will be done only at JAMB State and Zonal Offices.

JAMB has confirmed that female candidates are not required to remove their hijabs during UTME registration or exams, provided biometric guidelines are met.

JAMB has announced that the 2026 UTME registration will close February 26 with no extension, as over 1.5 million candidates have already registered nationwide.

JAMB has released fresh clarifications for 2026 UTME/DE candidates on issues relating to biodata correction payments, profile code retrieval, and portal delays.

The UTME subject combination correction portal for 2026 has been activated. Candidates can now visit accredited CBT centres to fix errors before the portal closes.

The Lagos State University School of Basic and Advanced Studies (LASUSBAS) recently hosted its highly anticipated entrance examination for the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) program. On September 14, 2024, hundreds of eager students and their parents gathered at the Topo town Badagry campus, all vying for a spot in this A’level program.