JAMB extends 2026 DE registration deadline to May 22

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application exercise to May 22, 2026. This extension is intended to accommodate applicants who have not yet finalized their registration due to delays in obtaining required documents. JAMB had previously extended the registration period to May 8 and approved additional accredited registration centers nationwide.