JAMB extends sale of 2026 Direct Entry form to May 8th

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of the sale of Direct Entry (DE) application documents to 8th May 2026 from the earlier closing date.

JAMB, in a statement, on Wednesday, said the decision was part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education in the country.

The Board said in furtherance of its objective of expanding access to tertiary education, it has also approved five additional centres to register applicants for the Direct Entry exercise in areas with much pressure.

The approved centres are Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Mini Campus, University of Ilorin, Kwara State; Bells University of Technology, Km 8, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Centre 1, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State; Prof. Usman E-Learning Centre, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State; and Human Development Initiatives (Grace House), No. 2, Iwaya, Sabo, Opposite Onike Girls Junior High School, Onike, Lagos State (to commence operations from Thursday, 30th April 2026)

JAMB reminded prospective candidates that the Board’s offices nationwide (Professional Registration Centres (PRCs) and Professional Testing Centres(PTCs) remain open for the ongoing 2026 Direct Entry registration.