The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates against providing false information during registration.
The examination body said the offence could lead to blacklisting, legal prosecution, or a three-year ban.
According to a bulletin issued on Monday, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB registrar, gave the warning last week while speaking to journalists.
“Candidates may be barred from sitting the UTME for up to three years. Names of defaulters may also be published in national dailies and circulated to other public examination bodies,” Oloyede said.
He added that in severe cases, candidates could be referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), or the police for prosecution.
Oloyede said that all candidates must attest that the information and documents provided are accurate.
“The attestation clause has become a formal part of the application process following lessons from previous legal cases involving candidates,” Oloyede said.
The registrar said the attestation serves as a verification mechanism to ensure the authenticity of academic credentials and other submitted information.
He urged candidates to avoid providing fictitious information, warning that such actions could jeopardise their admission chances and limit access to tertiary education opportunities.
Meanwhile, the board has warned that the ongoing registration for the 2026 UTME will close on February 26, with no possibility of an extension.
As contained in the bulletin, JAMB expressed concern over the low turnout of candidates at many accredited registration centres nationwide.
The board urged prospective candidates to complete their registration without delay.
