Registration figures from Jigawa State show that 12,860 candidates have completed their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration across 16 Computer Based Test centres in the state.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board disclosed this through its Public Relations Officer in Jigawa, Mukarram Bello Adamu, in a statement released to journalists on Wednesday in Dutse, the state capital.
Federal University Dutse centres recorded the highest registration numbers of 4,936 candidates, followed by Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel centres, with 2,287 candidates. The JAMB State Office registered 1,740 candidates, while Bunyaminu Usman Polytechnic in Hadejia processed 1,622 registrations.
Future Map Foundation Centre in Hadejia registered 1,662 UTME candidates, and BHT Inter Systems in Dutse handled 1,091 UTME candidates. Al Hikmah CBT Centre in Birnin Kudu processed 728 candidates, while G City College of Nursing Sciences in Gwaram registered 678 candidates.
Other centers are Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic in Kazaure, which registered 596 candidates; Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology in Kazaure, with 569 candidates; Jigawa State College of Advanced and Remedial Studies in Babura, with 134 candidates; and Sule Lamido University in Kafin Hausa, with 28 candidates.
Adamu reminded candidates that UTME PIN vending closes on 26th February, while UTME registration closes on 28th February.
Addressing Direct Entry registration, Adamu revealed that “the Direct Entry Registration will commence from March 2, 2026, to April 25, 2026, at the JAMB office in Dutse only.”
He encouraged interested candidates to make use of the opportunity to register for the examination, noting that “the registration process is ongoing, and candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline.”
The JAMB PRO assured candidates of a smooth registration process and encouraged them to visit the JAMB website for more information.
The registration figures suggest steady uptake across Jigawa State, with tertiary institutions serving as major registration hubs for candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.
Candidates yet to complete their registration have limited time remaining before the deadline. JAMB is maintaining its position that no extension will be granted beyond the announced dates, regardless of circumstances.
Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Ola Funmilayo
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