JAMB Updates Policy for Phone and Email Changes in 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a revision to its policy regarding the swapping of registered phone numbers and changing of email addresses for candidates ahead of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Effective September 21, 2026, candidates who have genuinely lost access to their registered phone numbers or email accounts can update their credentials through a controlled verification process.
This change, communicated by Dr Fabian Benjamin, Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocols, aims to alleviate difficulties faced by candidates while maintaining security measures against fraud. The new policy allows for a one-time update of either the phone number or email address, requiring candidates to provide a new contact, a court affidavit, and to undergo biometric verification at designated JAMB centres.
This initiative is intended to reduce the hardships associated with credential access loss and streamline the admission process.
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