The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the sale of application documents for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) exercise to May 8, 2026.
The extension, announced in a statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, is aimed at ensuring that no prospective candidate is denied access to tertiary education due to time constraints.
The board said the decision was part of ongoing efforts to expand access to higher education across the country.
“As part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education, the Board has extended the sale of DE application documents to 8th May 2026,” the statement said.
JAMB also approved five additional registration centres to ease pressure in high-demand areas and improve the registration process for candidates.
The centres include the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Mini Campus, University of Ilorin, Kwara State; Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State; Prof. Usman E-Learning Centre, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo; and Human Development Initiatives (Grace House), Iwaya, Lagos.
According to the board, the Lagos centre will commence operations on April 30, 2026.
JAMB further reminded prospective applicants that its offices nationwide, including Professional Registration Centres (PRCs) and Professional Testing Centres (PTCs), remain open for the ongoing registration exercise.
The board urged candidates to take advantage of the extension and complete their applications within the new deadline.