The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the sale of registration e-PINs for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Candidates are required to present their already generated JAMB Profile Code (received on their phone) before making payment for any of the available registration options.
JAMB 2026 UTME e-PIN Prices
UTME only (without Mock): ₦7,200
UTME with Mock Examination: ₦8,700
After successful payment, the e-PIN will be sent directly to the candidate’s registered phone number via SMS.
Where to Buy JAMB 2026 e-PIN
Candidates can purchase the JAMB 2026 UTME e-PIN from any of the following outlets:
NIPOST offices
Commercial Banks
Microfinance Banks (MFBs)
Mobile Money Operators (MMOs)
Other JAMB-approved financial institutions
Important: Sales of UTME e-PINs will end on 26th February, 2026.
Update: Online Purchase of JAMB 2026 e-PIN Now Available
Candidates can now conveniently purchase their JAMB 2026 registration e-PIN online without visiting a bank or physical centre.
The following platforms are confirmed to be working at the time of this update:
Quickteller
Moniepoint
Remita
More online vendors will be added as they are officially confirmed.
JAMB 2026 Registration Centres & Start Date
After purchasing the e-PIN, candidates are advised to check the list of approved JAMB CBT registration centres for the 2026 UTME/DE to locate the centre closest to them.
📅 Registration begins on Monday, 26th January, 2026.
Breakdown of JAMB 2026 UTME/DE Fees
The total cost of the e-PIN covers the following:
JAMB application form: ₦3,500
Reading text: ₦1,000
CBT centre registration service charge: ₦700
CBT UTME server charge: ₦1,500
Bank charges: ₦500
Optional CBT mock examination fee: ₦1,500
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Please note that Direct Entry (DE) e-PIN sales will commence on Monday, 2nd March, 2026.
Need More Guidance?
Candidates are encouraged to consult the complete JAMB 2026 UTME/DE registration document, which provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to the entire application process as released by JAMB.
If you experience any challenges while purchasing your 2026 UTME e-PIN, feel free to share your issue in the comments section. Other candidates and site administrators may be able to assist.
