No, JAMB is not cancelled in Nigeria for 2026. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the 2026 UTME registration will commence in the first quarter of 2026, with all accreditation and security checks for CBT centers already completed. What happened earlier was only a slight postponement of the 2025 registration start date, not a cancellation.

JAMB 2026 Status Update

Current Situation

• JAMB 2026 UTME is going ahead as planned.
• Registration will begin in the first quarter of 2026 (January–March).
• JAMB has completed accreditation, validation, and security checks for CBT centers nationwide.
• The exam will be conducted via Computer-Based Test (CBT) as usual.

Timeline

• Registration Start: First quarter of 2026 (exact date to be announced soon).
• Registration Deadline: Expected around March 2026, similar to previous years.
• Exam Period: April–May 2026.

Clarification on Rumors

• Some confusion arose because 2025 UTME registration was postponed by a few days (from January 31 to February 3, 2025).
• This postponement led to speculation about cancellation, but JAMB has reassured candidates that 2026 UTME is fully scheduled.
• JAMB has emphasized that all preparatory processes have been concluded to avoid glitches experienced in 2025.

What Candidates Should Do

• Ignore cancellation rumors. JAMB 2026 UTME is confirmed.
• Prepare early: Gather your NIN, generate your Profile Code, and ensure you have a valid email and phone number.
• Monitor official channels: JAMB’s website (www.jamb.gov.ng) and accredited CBT centers will announce the exact registration start date.
• Practice CBT: Use past questions and CBT apps to get familiar with the exam format.

Summary Table

In short: JAMB 2026 UTME is not cancelled. Registration will begin in the first quarter of 2026, and exams will hold as scheduled. Candidates should prepare early and ignore rumors of cancellation.