JAMB Direct Entry Registration 2025/2026 Form, Fee, Deadline & Guidelines: Are you a candidate who has completed your National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), NCE, or equivalent qualification and wish to apply for admission into a Nigerian university? If yes, then you need to know about the JAMB Direct Entry (DE) registration for the 2025/2026 academic session.
JAMB 2025 Direct Entry Information Summary
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Started | February 28, 2024 |
| Registration Ends | March 28, 2024 |
| Eligibility | – Minimum of 5 O’Level credit passes in 2 sittings, including required subjects for chosen program. – OR – Two A’Level passes in relevant subjects and 3 O’Level credit passes. |
| Registration Location | JAMB Offices only |
| Cost | N4,700 |
| Further Information | JAMB website https://www.jamb.gov.ng/ |
JAMB Direct Entry Registration 2025/2026 Form, Fee, Deadline & Guidelines
JAMB Direct Entry is a mode of admission that allows qualified candidates to gain admission into the second year or third year of their chosen course of study, depending on the university’s requirements. This means that you can skip the first year of the university program and start from a higher level.
However, to apply for JAMB Direct Entry, you need to meet some requirements and follow some guidelines. In this blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about the JAMB Direct Entry registration for the 2025/2026 session, including the form, fee, deadline, and guidelines.
JAMB Direct Entry Form 2025/2026
The JAMB Direct Entry form for the 2025/2026 session is not yet out as of the time of writing this post. However, according to the official announcement by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the form is expected to be out by February 2025.
The JAMB Direct Entry form is an online application form that you need to fill and submit on the JAMB portal. You will also need to upload some documents and print out some slips as part of the registration process.
The JAMB Direct Entry form is different from the JAMB UTME form, which is for candidates who want to apply for admission into the first year of the university program. You cannot apply for both JAMB Direct Entry and JAMB UTME in the same year.
JAMB Direct Entry Fee 2025/2026
The JAMB Direct Entry fee for the 2025/2026 session is N3,500 (Three thousand five hundred naira only). This is the same amount as the JAMB UTME fee. You will also need to pay an additional N500 (Five hundred naira only) for the JAMB brochure and syllabus, and N700 (Seven hundred naira only) as the service charge at the accredited CBT centre where you will register.
Therefore, the total amount you will pay for the JAMB Direct Entry registration is N4,700 (Four thousand seven hundred naira only). You can pay this amount using any of the following methods:
- Online payment using your ATM card or USSD code on the JAMB portal.
- Bank payment using the e-PIN generated on the JAMB portal.
- POS payment at any accredited CBT centre or JAMB office.
JAMB Direct Entry Deadline 2025/2026
The deadline for JAMB Direct Entry registration for the 2025/2026 academic session is March 28, 2025. Be sure to complete your registration before this date to be eligible for admission through Direct Entry.
This means that you have one month to complete your JAMB Direct Entry registration after the form is out. You should not wait until the last minute to register, as you may encounter some challenges or miss out on some opportunities.
You should also note that the JAMB Direct Entry deadline is different from the university admission deadline, which is determined by each university. You will need to check the admission requirements and deadlines of your chosen university before you apply.
JAMB Direct Entry Guidelines 2025/2026
To register for JAMB Direct Entry 2025/2026, you need to follow some guidelines and steps. Here are the main steps you need to take:
- Get your National Identification Number (NIN) at any NIMC enrolment centre near you. This is mandatory for all candidates who want to register for JAMB Direct Entry or UTME.
- Create your JAMB profile for DE registration. You can do this by sending your NIN to 55019 as a text message. You will receive a confirmation code that you will use to log in to the JAMB portal.
- Visit any accredited bank, CBT centre, or embassy (for candidates in foreign countries) to get the JAMB e-PIN. You will need to provide your confirmation code and pay the required fee to get the e-PIN.
- Visit any accredited CBT centre to complete your JAMB Direct Entry registration. You will need to provide your e-PIN, personal details, academic qualifications, choice of institution and course, and biometric verification. You will also need to upload your passport photograph, O’level results, and other relevant documents.
- Print out your JAMB Direct Entry registration slip and acknowledgement slip. You will need these slips for future reference and verification.
Conclusion
JAMB Direct Entry is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed their ND, HND, NCE, or equivalent qualification and want to further their education in a Nigerian university. However, you need to be well informed and prepared for the JAMB Direct Entry registration for the 2025/2026 session.
In this blog post, we have provided you with all the information you need to know about the JAMB Direct Entry registration for the 2025/2026 session, including the form, fee, deadline, and guidelines. We hope you find this post useful and informative.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. We will be happy to answer them as soon as possible. Thank you for reading and good luck with your JAMB Direct Entry registration.
FAQs
What is the difference between JAMB Direct Entry and JAMB UTME?
JAMB Direct Entry is for candidates who have completed their ND, HND, NCE, or equivalent qualification and want to apply for admission into the second year or third year of a university program. JAMB UTME is for candidates who have completed their O’level and want to apply for admission into the first year of a university program.
Can I apply for both JAMB Direct Entry and JAMB UTME in the same year?
No, you cannot apply for both JAMB Direct Entry and JAMB UTME in the same year. You can only apply for one of them in a year.
How many universities can I choose for JAMB Direct Entry?
You can choose up to three universities for JAMB Direct Entry. However, you can only choose one university as your first choice, and the other two as your second and third choices. You should also check the admission requirements and cut-off marks of your chosen universities before you apply.
Do I need to write JAMB exam for JAMB Direct Entry?
No, you do not need to write JAMB exam for JAMB Direct Entry. However, you may need to write the Post-UTME or screening exam of your chosen university, depending on their admission policy. You should also check the JAMB brochure and syllabus for the subjects and topics you need to prepare for the Post-UTME or screening exam.
When does JAMB Direct Entry registration start and end for the 2025/2026 session?
Registration began on February 28, 2025, and will close on March 28, 2025.
Where can I register for JAMB Direct Entry?
Unlike UTME, Direct Entry registration can only be done at JAMB offices nationwide.
What are the eligibility requirements for JAMB Direct Entry?
To be eligible, you need:
– A minimum of 5 O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, obtained in no more than two sittings. These subjects must meet the requirements for your chosen program.
OR
– Two A’Level passes in relevant subjects and 3 O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects.
What are the required documents for JAMB Direct Entry registration?
While the official list of required documents might be announced closer to the registration period, you can expect to need:
– Your National Identification Number (NIN)
– O’Level/A’Level certificates or result printouts
– Recent passport photograph
– JAMB e-PIN (purchased from designated banks or online)
– Any other documents specified by JAMB
How much does it cost to register for JAMB Direct Entry?
The cost for the JAMB direct entry 2025/2026 session is N4,700.
What happens if I miss the registration deadline for JAMB Direct Entry?
Unfortunately, applications received after the deadline will not be processed. You will have to wait until the next registration period to apply.
Thanks for your help and support 🙏❤️❣️
You are welcome.
I have a ND and I want to apply for HND, do I still need to write the UTME exam?
No, you don’t need UTME unless you are applying as a fresher in university
Please do I need jamb admission letter for the direct entry process? Because my program is not registered under jamb. I did registered midwifery
No.
It now left for u to apply to the institution u finished or order poly’s.
But mine u that u can quietly secure admission for HND faster in ur previous institution.
I’m sorry
Pls do I need my previous jamb for my DE admission too
How much is for jamb registration please, and when is the starting date
I obtained a Diploma in Polytechnic, and I want to apply for Jamb Direct Entry while the Jamb office said I must provide a Jamb Admission letter for my Diploma program, and my Diploma is Ordinary Diploma not a National Diploma, so I don’t have Jamb Admission letter, now what would be the solution?
Can I register for the Direct entry using ‘awaiting result ? Cause I am just an inch from graduating and I don’t want to stay at home.
No you can’t
Did jamb still accept awaiting results for D.E application?
Please where else can we talk to you aside google because it is personal discussion
Message us on WhatsApp
WhatsApp number pls
Thank you for the information
Please is it possible to apply for direct entry with awaiting result
Yes you can, but you must upload your result before JAMB starts giving admission.
Can a person who has lower credit in his/her ND programme still collect Direct entry form for OAU
Will they request for jamb admission letter or school admission letter when registering for direct entry?
Jamb admission letter, if you don’t have, you have to register for condolences of Undisclosed admission offer(CUAO) know as jamb regularization
Thanks for the information. Do JAMB accept statement of result NCE for direct entry?
Yes, but you must submit the original before you can be given admission
Do DE applicants need to write the utme exams? There’s been rumors that such will be the case this year forward. Please I need confirmation.
Yes, starting this year.
Waw so if the original results is not ready that means the administration wot work
Did jamb still gives DE to x-ray technician?
Is there any examination for jamb direct entry
Yes, they need to write UTME
Sir please I have applied for jamb regularisation for over 5 months now and I am yet to receive jamb pin but I still wan to register for D. E can go on…?
Hello sir..is Jamb writing aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry (DE)
Did Jamb accept awaiting result for Direct entry
Yes, they do, but you will need to upload your result before admission time
Pls i went to jamb office now but they told me awaiting results is not acceptable for direct entry
sir i don’t have jamb admission letter but i want to apply for direct entry
Someone that want to apply for DE, does the person need jamb code/profile code?
Can one with diploma apply for Direct Entry?
I wrote jamb last year but was not given admission which exam can I write to get admission direct to any university of my choice
Please sir….Are we going to write jamb direct entry exam or it’s post direct entry
You will write DE exam
I already graduated last year through part-time program can I apply another DE regular degree or HND
Can I gain admission through direct entry with 2.38 Gp ?
Can I register with an ND cert. from school of health
Hello Sir I Have One Question Please How Long Does It Take To Get Admission After Applying For DE This Year
I did ND without JAMB and later did Condonement of undisclosed admission, got a printout but no admission letter
How do I register for DE without it
I have my certificate from level 1 to the final level can I use it
My school is yet to give me the original certificate
But I have my certificate print out from level 1 to the final level
Please is it compulsory to come along with your admision later before buying the DE form?
I, want to do DE registration,but I don’t do regularization can are apply without regurgitation, please help me with the actual gaidline
Please sir, what do we need to bring along for the D.E registration
Please have registered for Jamb and I still want to register for direct entry also. Please is it possible registering the two in the same year
Pls sir, Can I use the same sim I use for my jamb to get my E-PIn for my Direct Entry sir
Sir please I registered for jamb 2022 but I want to write direct entry exam ,can I use the 2022 profile code
Please,is school admissions letter part of the documents to provide for the registration
Nigerians, always finding there way to do things unprofessional.
Went to Bwari center for my registration on the 7th of march, and they said it will commence on the 11th…after wasting a whole sum of 6k for transportation, felt like strangling that stupid civil defense personnel.
If u know the date has been shifted, why not updating it on ur Portal for candidates to know, this will take u just 2 to 3 minutes to do that by editing this post at the backend, or where ever you update candidate with informations…..
So sorry for any inconvenience, the direct entry registration started on 28th of February and will end on 28th of this month, the date didn’t change.
Direct entry from did they need anything like verification letter
Can Jamb DE registration be done at ikoyi office only?
Can Jamb DE registration be done at ikoyi only for Lagos state candidate?
Pls sir do DE accept awaiting result, because my school has not released our result
Pls sir your school certificate is not released sence 2017to date what can I do now
Pls sir is it true that jamb will not sell direct entry form for part time student next year
Is it true that theyve postponed the DE registration till April 11
Please, kindly update me with information how jamb regularization for OND 2015 which i graduated in 2017. what process do i need to follow to get my jamb regularization from jamb office or my school where i obtain my OND from.
Go to JAMB CBT centre to do it.
Please can I have your watsup number I have a question to ask
Thank you
Please how can I process my registration on direct entry?
Please I want to find out if the age limit from jamb of 16 yrs affects Direct entry students too?
It’s for everyone seeking for admission through JAMB.
Please can someone with lower pass in NCE get admission in to 2 hundred level?
Do I need to rewrite jamb, if I already have a BSc degree but want apply for another undergraduate degree?
Yes, you will need to write another JAMB
Can a candidate apply for DE with a Bsc?
Yes.
I was given admission but I didn’t register for direct entry and jamb. But is it possible to use the following direct entry form for the admission if I get buy the form early?
Please do i still have to visit jamb office for regularization after submitting my admission letter to my school admission office?
Is it true that Part time students can’t apply for direct entry anymore
Yes.
Your information is authentic and I am very happy to hear from this blog post that part-time students cannot apply for direct entry anymore. Weldone. I graduated as a part-time student but with this information that part-time graduates cannot apply for Jamb direct entry can I apply for Jamb and start from level 1?
Yes, you can.
Does direct entry aspirants need to write utme exam
Did I need to write jamb exam for direct entry 2025
Can I apply for DE with CGPA of 2.50
So I’m at a far place, my documents are not with me, can I use photocopies or I need to get the originals?
Thanks for the update
Hi sir, happy new year.
My question is, can I apply for DE this year with awaiting result as I’m finishing my OND program this year and I want to immediately further to the university for a degree or do I just write post UTME then wait till I get my OND results and then do a conversion from UTME to DE?
plz can i apply for DE without jamb regularization, my school is delaying my jamb reg cos our data has not been sent to jamb office
plz i’m a full time student, can i apply for DE before its too late
I have finished my ND in the year 2019 and i want to apply for DE this year can i still use my statement results? Because the original results is not ready.
Can I use my community midwifery certificate for direct entry into University of Calabar
I have a ND and I want to apply for HND do i still need to sit for UTME exams?
Can medical laboratory technicians now process DE?
Can A level awaiting results candidate apply for Jamb Direct Entry?
I have an on going admission
Can I register for d.e again?
I did change of JAMB admission letter since 2022, but it has not reflected on my jamb profile. What are my suppose to do about it. And am planning to apply for direct entry.
Is it original result or statement result that i will use for direct entry registrstion ?
Is it the statement result or original result that i will use for direct entry registration ?
When are the starting the DE registration of 2025/2026
As a hospitality management student who just finished OND and want to study food science and technology in the university,can it be possible to switch and which of the universities accept direct entry
Good morning jamb. I know this question has been asked several times but I haven’t gotten a clear direct answer, the thing is my course mates I finished Diploma with wrote jamb and converted it to DE at the same time I’m told that I should just buy DE form to apply pls I need your guidance. Thank you
Can ICAN-ATS 3 certificate be used as a requirement for Direct Entry registration into the university
As a student from college of health and technology takum can i apply for DE this year
I generated a profile code last year but i didn’t register for Jamb/DE and i made some corrections on my NIN hope there’s no other payments
please sir a de can accept a waiting result of national deploma because I am in nd 2 right now
Is date of DE registration and regularisation the same?, or what is the date of regularisation registration?. Thanks.
Can I get admission with ordinary diploma result to study please I need help from you or more ideas how to do it
Thanks for the information, but can someone still apply jamb direct entry with an awaiting result?.
Thanks for the information
Why It’s that, JAMB required admissions letter, during direct entry registration, because me I don’t have any JAMB admissions letter,so now, where can I get the JAMB admissions letter, please reply
thanks for the information 👌🏻🙏
Can I convert jamb to direct entry
Can I register with awaiting result?
How should I apply because is school first give me admission through my nce
I was at the jamb office centre at Benin city zonal office today, was able to fill the jamb DE form template online, even did capturing and took biometric verification but was unable to submit the form at the end, it kept on saying task not completed, please why is that?
I was at the jamb office centre at Benin city zonal office today, was able to fill the jamb DE form template online, even did capturing and took biometric verification but was unable to submit the form at the end, it kept on saying task not completed, please why is that? And what can be done about it?
MY NAME IS THEOPHILUS KEZI. I GRADUATE AS AN NCE IN THE YEAR 2014. I HAVE MY JAMB FORM IN WHICH I HAD STUDIED BIO/GEO IN FCE ZARIA. I CHANGED MY COURSE FROM THE BEGINNING OF MY STUDIES IN ZARIA FROM CHEMISTRY /COMPUTER TO BIO /GEO. CAN I STILL DO THE JAMB DE REGULAIRIZATION BEFORE BUYING THE JAMB DE FORM?
Hi sir can part time apply for direct entry after regularization
I have not done my clearance so is it possible to apply for direct entry since my GP is out
Can I apply for de without doing my jam regularization?
Hello good morning sir….I have been frequenting the jamb office in my state to register for direct entry but they said that portal for Midwifery students is closed..does It means that registered midwives are not eligible for direct entry this year….This happened last year too when I graduated….. and the deadline is almost here…what’s happening?….
Good afternoon so I need help so I did my direct entry registration I’m done but they was a slight issue which the year of my graduation it was January 2024 I wrote September 2023 so is they anything I can do cause the center I registered is not helping me right now
When is direct entering registration ending?
I had a problem, I obtained my NCE in 2020. I went to buy DE but I was unable to buy because I forget to print my admission letter issued by JAMB and I was directed to go to my former school to forward my details on the JAMB website but the school is not ready to work on it and it is almost getting to the deadline. What can I do?
I obtained my NCE in 2020. I went to buy DE but I was unable to buy because I forget to print my admission letter issued by JAMB and I was directed to my former school to forward my details on the JAMB website and the school is not ready to work on it and it is almost getting to the deadline.What can I do?
When is the expiry date of 2025 de form oo please
Pls when the deadline for the DE registration?
No deadline yet.
Mr Akande, is DE applicants expected to write jamb in 2025? Thank you
No