JAMB Cracks Down on 2026 UTME Registration Fraud
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has intensified its oversight of the JAMB 2026 UTME Registration, warning candidates that submitting false information could lead to disqualification and criminal prosecution.
In an official advisory issued from its headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, the examination body made it clear that any mismatch between a candidate’s National Identification Number data and details provided during registration will trigger immediate sanctions. According to the board, discrepancies involving age, state of origin, gender, or name will not only jeopardize admission chances but may also attract legal consequences.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed that the board has recorded a growing pattern of identity manipulation, describing it as identity shopping. He explained that some candidates deliberately alter their biodata to exploit admission quota systems or meet age requirements for competitive courses.
Under the updated enforcement framework, once a profile code is generated, all personal data linked to a candidate is automatically pulled from the National Identity Management Commission database. The system does not allow fundamental changes after registration has been completed.
The board identified several areas where falsification frequently occurs. These include alteration of state of origin to benefit from the federal university catchment area policy, reduction of age to meet minimum entry qualifications, and inconsistencies in gender or name that may suggest impersonation or proxy registration.
JAMB stressed that ignorance will not be accepted as a defense. Candidates who discover errors in their NIN records are advised to correct them with the National Identity Management Commission before starting the registration process. Post registration appeals based on incorrect biodata will not be entertained.
For the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the consequences for false declarations are severe.
Candidates with inconsistent records may be barred from sitting for the examination or have their results withheld. Any admission secured through fraudulent information can be revoked, even if the discovery occurs in the final year of study. Universities will be directed to expel affected students once notified.
In a significant escalation, the board confirmed collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to prosecute individuals involved in large scale data manipulation. This includes cyber café operators and other third parties who aid candidates in falsifying information.
JAMB has also urged applicants to personally monitor their registration at accredited Computer Based Test centres instead of delegating the process to others. Parents were cautioned against encouraging their children to alter their ages or personal details, as such actions could lead to long term blacklisting from JAMB services.
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In its closing statement, the board emphasized that registration data is legally binding and must reflect accurate identity records. As the registration window remains open, JAMB says integrity is no longer optional but mandatory. The warning signals a firm commitment to sanitizing Nigeria’s tertiary education admission process and restoring credibility to the system.
Reporting for Songbux News.
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