The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has warned candidates intending to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry to verify that their National Identification Number details are accurate before creating their registration profiles.

In its weekly bulletin obtained from JAMB’s website on Monday, the board emphasised that incorrect NIN information could lead to avoidable complications during registration and examination.

“Candidates are strongly advised to first verify that their National Identification Number details are accurate and correctly captured before initiating profile creation.

“Incorrect NIN information could result in avoidable challenges during registration and the examination process,” JAMB advised.

JAMB stated that registration for the 2026 UTME and DE could commence at any time, and candidates are encouraged to take advantage of the period to ensure their personal information is correct and consistent across all relevant databases.

The board also warned that opportunities to correct personal data are limited, due to issues often associated with correction windows.

“Candidates are therefore advised to take personal responsibility for the accuracy of their details from the start, as not all requests for corrections may be accommodated,” JAMB urged.

JAMB concluded by calling for the cooperation of all candidates to ensure a smooth and transparent 2026 UTME/DE registration exercise.