The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that persons with disabilities (PWDs) will be issued free application forms for the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The decision was disclosed in JAMB’s weekly bulletin published on the Board’s official website on Monday.
According to JAMB, the free application documents will, as in previous years, be processed through the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) for eligible candidates with disabilities who wish to participate in the examination.
The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made the disclosure during a meeting with key stakeholders at JAMB’s national headquarters in Abuja, where he reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to promoting inclusive access to tertiary education.
Oloyede stated that beneficiaries of the initiative include candidates living with conditions such as Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), among others.
“To support persons living with disabilities, JAMB will issue free application documents to all categories of persons with disabilities,” the registrar said.
He explained that to qualify for the scheme, candidates must possess at least five O’Level credits obtained in not more than two sittings.
He also announced that audiobooks would be provided to all blind candidates to aid their preparation.
The audiobooks, he said, are digital versions of conventional printed materials and will be available in widely used audio formats, including MP3, WMV, and WMA, to ensure compatibility with various audio-enabled devices.
Oloyede noted that the initiative reflects JAMB’s determination to remove barriers to education and ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities to pursue higher education.
DAILY GAZETTE reports that registration for the 2026/2027 UTME began on Monday, January 26, and will close on Saturday, February 28.
