JAMB Activates New Registration Centers as Direct Entry Deadline Approaches

JAMB Activates New Registration Centers as Direct Entry Deadline ApproachesIn a strategic effort to eliminate the persistent bottlenecks facing Direct Entry (DE) applicants, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially activated five additional registration centers. This morning, May 1, 2026, the Board confirmed that these new facilities, which include specialized centers at Bells University of Technology and Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), are now fully operational and ready to process candidates.

The decision to expand registration capacity follows the recent extension of the Direct Entry deadline to May 8, 2026. Prior to this expansion, thousands of applicants across various regions had reported significant delays, particularly with biometric capture—a critical stage of the registration process. The congestion at existing centers had raised concerns about a potential disenfranchisement of qualified candidates.

With the new centers now live, JAMB has begun a systematic redirection process. Candidates who have been unable to complete their registration due to technical or logistical hurdles at their initial locations are being encouraged to utilize these newly added centers. The goal is to distribute the workload and ensure that every applicant is captured before the final cutoff next week.

JAMB’s spokesperson reiterated that the May 8 deadline is final and urged candidates to avoid the traditional last-minute rush. Applicants are advised to check their registered email addresses or the JAMB portal for potential redirection notices. These additional centers are equipped with high-speed biometric hardware and dedicated technical staff to ensure a seamless experience for all candidates.