The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), cautioning them against any form of registration malpractice.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, delivered the warning on Monday as the registration exercise entered its third week, stressing that the Board will not tolerate attempts to bypass laid-down procedures.
Oloyede said candidates found guilty of registration violations or breaching the attestation signed during registration could face severe penalties, including a ban from sitting the UTME for up to three years.
He added that the Board may also publish the names of offenders in national newspapers and share them with other public examination bodies as part of its enforcement measures.
According to him, cases involving serious infractions could be referred to law enforcement agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), or the Police for possible prosecution.
JAMB said the measures are aimed at safeguarding the credibility of the UTME and ensuring a fair process for all candidates.
