The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive access to higher education by offering free application documents to persons with disabilities seeking admission through the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The assurance was contained in a bulletin issued in Abuja on Wednesday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. According to the board, the initiative is part of its long-standing policy of ensuring that no candidate is excluded from the admission process on the basis of physical challenges.
Registration for the 2026 UTME commenced on January 26 and is scheduled to close on February 28. Within this period, candidates with disabilities who intend to sit for the examination will not be required to pay for application documents, as their registration will be fully covered by JAMB. The board disclosed that proceeds from the ongoing registration exercise have already reached ₦2.206 billion, generated from the sale of UTME e-Pins nationwide.
JAMB explained that, as in previous years, the free application process for candidates with disabilities will be handled by its Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG). The unit is responsible for identifying eligible candidates and ensuring that necessary support and accommodations are provided throughout the examination process. By sustaining the initiative, JAMB said it aims to promote fairness, remove financial barriers, and strengthen equal access to tertiary education for all Nigerians, regardless of physical ability.
