Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that it did not bar students enrolled in a tertiary institution from applying for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).

According to a statement by JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, the board mandated only such students to disclose their existing admissions.

"For the avoidance of doubt, JAMB does not prohibit candidates who are already enrolled in tertiary institutions from registering for the UTME/DE," the statement said.

The UTME is designed for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions with their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) certificates.

Direct Entry, on the other hand, is...