The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application to May 8, 2026.

The decision, according to the Board, is part of efforts to ensure that all eligible candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions are given adequate opportunity to complete their registration.

In a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board said the extension also aligns with its broader objective of expanding access to higher education across the country.

As part of the new measures, JAMB has approved five additional centres to handle the ongoing Direct Entry registration in response to increasing demand in some locations.

The newly approved centres include the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Mini Campus of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State; Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State; Prof. Usman E-Learning Centre at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo; and Human Development Initiatives (Grace House) located in Onike, Lagos, which commenced operations on April 30, 2026.

The Board further assured prospective applicants that its offices nationwide, including Professional Registration Centres (PRCs) and Professional Testing Centres (PTCs), remain open to facilitate the ongoing registration process.

Candidates are advised to take advantage of the extension to complete their applications within the new deadline.