{"id":11046,"date":"2026-03-13T09:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/?p=11046"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:14:39","slug":"jamb-2026-registration-statistics-over-2-2-million-candidates-registered-full-state-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-registration-statistics-over-2-2-million-candidates-registered-full-state-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"JAMB 2026 Registration Statistics: Over 2.2 Million Candidates Registered. Full State Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-registration-statistics-over-2-2-million-candidates-registered-full-state-breakdown\/#Number_of_Candidates_Registered_for_JAMB_2026_by_State\" >Number of Candidates Registered for JAMB 2026 by State.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-registration-statistics-over-2-2-million-candidates-registered-full-state-breakdown\/#JAMB_Warns_Candidates_About_Exam_Fraud\" >JAMB Warns Candidates About Exam Fraud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-registration-statistics-over-2-2-million-candidates-registered-full-state-breakdown\/#Prepare_for_JAMB_2026_the_Smart_Way\" >Prepare for JAMB 2026 the Smart Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-registration-statistics-over-2-2-million-candidates-registered-full-state-breakdown\/#Advice_for_JAMB_2026_Candidates\" >Advice for JAMB 2026 Candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that 2,243,816 candidates successfully registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This number shows that the competition for admission spots into Nigerian universities is getting tougher.While this number may seem overwhelming, the most important thing for candidates remains to prepare effectively and stay focused on achieving a strong score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the Exam Scholars JAMB CBT 2026 Practice App to help you prepare smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the official breakdown of registered candidates across all states in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_Candidates_Registered_for_JAMB_2026_by_State\"><\/span>Number of Candidates Registered for JAMB 2026 by State.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State        Number of Candidates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abia                44,394<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adamawa       31,321<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Akwa Ibom     47,079<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anambra         34,787<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bauchi             27,963<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bayelsa           27,245<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benue             60,860<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Borno              33,483<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cross River     34,605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delta               77,670<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ebonyi            19,662<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edo                59,605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ekiti                31,643<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enugu            50,305<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FCT (Abuja)   302,963<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gombe           23,012<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imo                 42,170<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jigawa            28,166<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaduna           303,498<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kano               83,167<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katsina           37,973<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kebbi              36,533<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kogi                46,783<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kwara             64,988<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lagos             321,814<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nasarawa       65,739<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niger              47,679<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ogun              137,156<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ondo              66,270<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osun              64,894<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oyo                122,662<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plateau           62,440<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rivers            105,584<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sokoto            20,243<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taraba           38,093<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yobe              20,583<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zamfara        14,841<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the statistics above, Lagos recorded the highest number of candidates with 321,814 registrations, followed closely by Kaduna and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). States like Ogun, Oyo, and Rivers also recorded high numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does the 2.2 Million Number Really Mean for Candidates<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large number of candidates can make some students feel anxious. But it is important to understand something very important. You are not competing with every single person writing the exam. Your real competitors are: students who chose the same course as you, those who applied to the same university, and meet the cut-off mark requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore your goal should be to score high enough to stand out. Scores above 250, 270, and 300+ automatically get higher chances to gain admission into institutions of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JAMB_Warns_Candidates_About_Exam_Fraud\"><\/span>JAMB Warns Candidates About Exam Fraud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, recently revealed that the board uncovered fraud networks targeting UTME candidates online. According to him, some syndicates used AI-generated images and videos of senior JAMB officials to deceive students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These fraudsters push people to believe that they can provide \u201cVIP Assistance\u201d to candidates to guarantee higher scores. It wa revealed that over 120 candidates paid to the fraud network. As a result, such candidates\u2019 registrations may be deleted.Candidates have been strongly advised to avoid any platform promising score upgrades or exam manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_for_JAMB_2026_the_Smart_Way\"><\/span><strong>Prepare for JAMB 2026 the Smart Way<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With millions of candidates writing the UTME, the best strategy is to prepare early and practice consistently. Practicing helps candidates:Improve speed and accuracy, Become comfortable with the CBT format, Identify weak subjects early, Build confidence before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by using the Exam Scholars app. The app allows students to:Practice JAMB past questions, take timed CBT mock exams, learn through detailed explanations, and track their performance progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.examscholar.app.utme&hl=en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.examscholar.app.utme&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Exam Scholars App on Android<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/examscholars-utme-cbt-practice\/id6738136424\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/examscholars-utme-cbt-practice\/id6738136424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Exam Scholars App on iOS<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong>: How many candidates registered for JAMB 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer<\/strong>: <strong>2,243,816<\/strong> candidates successfully registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advice_for_JAMB_2026_Candidates\"><\/span><strong>Advice for JAMB 2026 Candidates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 2.2 million students registered for JAMB 2026, but this does not determine your success. Prepare smartly, avoid shortcuts, and practice consistently. With the right preparation and the right tools, scoring high in JAMB is absolutely possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that 2,243,816 candidates successfully registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). 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