JAMB Changes UTME Special Access Policy
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has withdrawn the special concessions and registration procedures earlier given to candidates with albinism for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
The examination body said the decision followed reports that the privilege was being misused to aid examination malpractice.
The announcement was made by JAMB as preparations for the 2026 UTME gathered momentum across the country.
The board said the policy review became necessary after internal findings showed repeated abuse of the special arrangements meant to support vulnerable candidates.
JAMB explained that the concessions were originally introduced to ensure fairness and equal access for candidates with albinism during registration and examination.
However, officials said the intention was undermined when the measures were allegedly exploited to bypass standard examination rules.
According to the board, maintaining the integrity of the UTME remains a top priority, and any process that threatens fairness or transparency must be reviewed. JAMB stressed that all candidates, regardless of status, must now follow the same registration and examination procedures.
The board added that while support for candidates with special needs remains important, future assistance will be handled in ways that do not compromise the credibility of the examination system or open doors to malpractice.
