If you’re registering for the 2026 UTME, pay attention: giving wrong information or breaking registration rules could seriously derail your university dreams.
As the registration enters its third week, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reminded candidates about the consequences of registration infractions and violations of the attestation signed with the Board.
The Registrar, Prof. Oloyede, shared this reminder while speaking with media executives. He stressed that registration infractions are serious offences — candidates found guilty could be barred from sitting the UTME for up to three years.
In addition, the names of defaulters may be published in national newspapers and shared with other public examination bodies.
Prof. Oloyede also revealed that offenders could be handed over to the EFCC, ICPC, or Nigerian Police for prosecution.
The warning extends to attestation. During registration, candidates declare that the information provided in their application and supporting documents is true and correct. Any falsification or misrepresentation could attract sanctions.
According to the Registrar, this attestation clause was added to the application documents after bitter lessons from past legal battles with candidates. He cautioned students against giving fictitious information that could jeopardise their chance at tertiary education.
Attestation, he explained, is a formal verification process that confirms the authenticity of academic credentials and other registration information — a crucial step in preventing fraud.
Nevertheless, students are urged to be clear, be truthful, follow the rules, and safeguard their path to university. Cutting corners now could mean years of lost opportunity.
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