The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has emphasized that no student is allowed to hold two admissions at the same time. Candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) must disclose any prior admission, or risk losing both offers.
Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, addressed the growing confusion online, noting that misleading narratives about matriculation compliance have been circulating. He clarified that the rule is part of JAMB’s statutory mandate to prevent multiple matriculations and ensure transparency in the admission process.
While it is not illegal for currently enrolled students to register for UTME or DE, failure to declare an existing admission violates JAMB regulations. Once a student gains admission through the current registration cycle, any previous admission automatically lapses.
“Disclosure ensures that a candidate’s prior admission ceases to subsist once a new admission is secured. The law is clear: no student can hold two admissions concurrently,” the Board stated, reaffirming its commitment to uphold integrity across all admissions.
This directive aims to keep the admission process fair, prevent abuse of the system, and safeguard the rights of all candidates.
