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JAMB changes its 2026 requirements
6 MINMAY 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced several significant changes to its processes ahead of the 2026 UTME cycle.
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NIN is now mandatory
JAMB has made NIN a hard requirement for all 2026 UTME registrations. That route is now closed for applicants without NIN.
Cut-off scores and subject combinations
JAMB has raised the general minimum score from 140 to 160 for most universities. Polytechnics remain at 120.
Result verification goes fully digital
Universities will verify JAMB results directly through JAMB's API system rather than accepting printouts.
Key takeaways
- NIN is mandatory for all 2026 UTME registrations
- Minimum score for most universities rises from 140 to 160
- Computer Science courses must now include Physics as compulsory
- University result verification is now fully digital
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