Candidates cannot register for both the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) in the same admission year as it is considered a case of multiple registrations by JAMB, although in the past, it was possible to obtain both forms together to have a fallback option; currently, candidates with additional qualifications can upgrade their UTME to DE if they decide to pursue higher-level admission, but they will ultimately only be offered one admission space through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
One of my group members has just dropped a question. He wanted to know if it was possible to register UTME and DE together in the same year. He'd got the idea from his friend. A person has also claimed he registered the two a few years ago. Yet, he didn't believe an applicant can process UTME and DE admission together for the same admission year.
The short answer to this question is YES, it's possible. But there's more to know about this.
The short answer to this question is YES, it's possible. But there's more to know about this.
Let's get to work.
JAMB has said it's an offense to register both UTME and DE but no further explanation given on that.
The body only dropped this.
Then, let me explain in detail.
JAMB has said it's an offense to register both UTME and DE but no further explanation given on that.
The body only dropped this.
That is a case of multiple registrations! Candidates are NOT allowed to register for both UTME and DE. If a candidate registers for UTME and has the additional qualification(s) for DE, there is a provision for such candidates to upgrade.
Then, let me explain in detail.
Candidates, In the Past, Obtained JAMB UTME and DE Forms Together
Officially and in the past, JAMB has allowed candidates to collect both UTME and DE forms in the same admission year. They did this on purpose. We will get to that shortly.
But, for those who don't know the difference between UTME and DE, my post, "UTME/DE: A Compulsory Requirement to Gain Admission to Nigerian Tertiary Institutions", will be the right take to differentiate between the two.
But, for those who don't know the difference between UTME and DE, my post, "UTME/DE: A Compulsory Requirement to Gain Admission to Nigerian Tertiary Institutions", will be the right take to differentiate between the two.
But for a brief exposure, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is meant for those seeking 100-level admission with SSCE results while Direct Entry (DE) is meant for those seeking 200 or 300-level admission into universities of their choice - using any of BSC, HND, ND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB or other advanced diplomas.
Having said that it's possible, then, to obtain the two together. But things worked out wrongly! Admissions were clashing such that a candidate was being offered admission by two different schools while qualified candidates were being denied admission.
Having said that it's possible, then, to obtain the two together. But things worked out wrongly! Admissions were clashing such that a candidate was being offered admission by two different schools while qualified candidates were being denied admission.
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How Applicants Can Register for DE and UTME Together DE and UTME
Aside from this, some candidates who failed to meet up with the DE registration deadline in the previous admission years were allowed by JAMB to convert their UTMEs to DEs. This was called UTME to DE Conversion. I discussed this in detail in my post, "JAMB Reopens DE Form. Allows Upgrade UTME to DE".
If a candidate goes for UTME to DE upgrading, he or she has agreed to discontinue his or her UTME admission to chase DE admission instead. In order words, registering UTME when you still aim to register for DE can be a backup for you in case you don't meet up UTME admission requirements.
While it's possible to convert or upgrade UTME to DE, it's not possible to convert DE to UTME. Therefore this option is open to:
If a candidate goes for UTME to DE upgrading, he or she has agreed to discontinue his or her UTME admission to chase DE admission instead. In order words, registering UTME when you still aim to register for DE can be a backup for you in case you don't meet up UTME admission requirements.
While it's possible to convert or upgrade UTME to DE, it's not possible to convert DE to UTME. Therefore this option is open to:
- A candidate who obtains UTME but failed the exams or couldn't pursue the 100-level admission again.
- He also had completed or is about to complete his or her NCE, ND, IJMB or JUPEB
- Then, he can upgrade UTME to DE even after JAMB registration has closed and admission is in progress for any university accepting direct entry applications.
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Will Candidates Be Offered Admissions With Both DE and UTME?
Sincerely, NO.
The purpose of this method, as earlier said, was to help you have a fallback. The purpose is obvious. You don't have to waste another year at home because UTME doesn't work. Either way, what you want eventually is to be in university - be it from the 200 or 100 level.
JAMB has designed a system called CAPS. With this system, a candidate will not be offered admission by two institutions. This is why I gave you a post, "Can JAMB Give A Candidate Two Admissions in CAPS?".
If you take a moment to read that, you will see how things will go with admission such that one candidate can only be offered one admission space - no more double admissions.
The purpose of this method, as earlier said, was to help you have a fallback. The purpose is obvious. You don't have to waste another year at home because UTME doesn't work. Either way, what you want eventually is to be in university - be it from the 200 or 100 level.
JAMB has designed a system called CAPS. With this system, a candidate will not be offered admission by two institutions. This is why I gave you a post, "Can JAMB Give A Candidate Two Admissions in CAPS?".
If you take a moment to read that, you will see how things will go with admission such that one candidate can only be offered one admission space - no more double admissions.
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At what point can I upgrade from UTME TO DE?
ReplyDeleteBefore the new school starts selling their post DE form or while the form is still on sales.
DeletePlease it is true that, yhu will indicate yhur A'level certificate while registering for UTME to DE conversion?
DeleteAm having an issue, the bank teller made payment for DE instead of UTME and Epin was sent to me, it was later discovered the it was DE
ReplyDeleteSo another payment was made the next day, with the same profile code, and Jamb didn't send me another Epin again, so should I do
Talk to your bank. They can still switch the PIN if you've not activated it.
Deletecollected de form, but on the process of my registration i realized that jamb didnt give me admission when i did jamb regularisation in my poly. Please is it possible for me to collect another utme with the same profile code because the De application was unsuccessful
ReplyDeleteYou can obtain a new UTME form and convert that to DE later.
DeleteTo use the old profile code, make sure you activate it by sending NIN (a space) and your NIN to 55019 first. e.g NIN 9801883002
Please Sir I am still a student but am in my finial year in school. But I wrote jamb this year I got 190 in search of medical courses. My question is that since my jamb score is low can I apply for DE but my results Back is not yet out
DeleteSo it is not advisable to register for both utme and de together?
ReplyDeleteIt's not even possible. Only one profile code for one NIN. At the same time it's not allowed.
DeleteBut your post states otherwise
DeleteIf i register for DE can I m later change it to utme for admission?
ReplyDeleteCandidates can only upgrade UMTE to DE. You can't downgrade DE to UTME.
DeleteCan I cancel my jamb registration and start over?
ReplyDeleteNo.
DeletePls sir, I have registered for direct entry already using other diploma. But my regularization I did is taking time. My question is can I obtain utme form and later convert it to direct entry again
ReplyDeleteYes, you can. Read the post below for better explanation on this.
Deletehttps://www.schoolcontents.info/2020/01/how-to-upgrade-utme-to-de-for.html
Sir pls can I register for both UTME and DE in the same year🥲
ReplyDeleteYou can't.
DeleteThanks Samdes. You can't. The full explanation is already in the post. Please read.
DeletePls sir, can I write the utme exam and later convert to De in the same year?
ReplyDeleteYes, you can.
DeleteSir, I have not yet taken my DE pin to CBT center for registration, please can I buy UTME because they told me I can't continue with the DE registration because of regularization
ReplyDeleteYes, you can.
DeletePls I didn't make my waec can I apply while I retake my waec or is there any course on health assistant that I can take
ReplyDeleteYou can sit for another SSCE and use awaiting results while obtaining JAMB. When the result comes out, go back to CBT center to upload the result.
DeleteGood morning sir
ReplyDeleteI have already registered for jupeb but I'd also love to register for utme
Is this possible?
Yes, you can register the two.
DeleteNo. I dont think so sir, i did jupeb , jupeb is de, and you cant register both again.. they already stopped registration of both at the same time
DeleteJUPEB is not DE. DE is direct entry form by JAMB. JUPEB is a 9-month programme by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). It's DE and UTME that you can't obtain together. You can obtain UTME and JUPEB together.
DeleteGood morning Sir am a Jupeb student and I want to buy both D.E and JAMB form at the Same time but am advised by my director to buy the Jamb and then convert to D.E. pls Sir, my question will I still make use of the JUPEB results and reg no if I decide to drop Jamb and further with D.E during Conversion or is it Jamb details that I would fill in the D.E conversion thank you
ReplyDeleteWhile converting, they will ask for your JUPEB result and details.
DeletePls I want to ask questions not related to this post sir I apologise in advance,I apply for this year direct entry and I needed to drop my 2016 jamb registration number which I couldn't provide due to some challenges that happen to most of my documents then so I was asked to retrieve it from jamb office and I opened another jamb profile with the same email and phone number that I used to generate my direct entry pin, the problem I have now is that I can't register because it keep showing "error email and phone number been previously used.pls I need your help urgently sir .
ReplyDeleteGo to JAMB office if you're facing this issue. They can help.
DeleteCan i get 200 level with my diploma from MAUTECH in FULAFIA
ReplyDeleteIf the diploma is a school-owned one, you can only use it for MAUTECH admission to 200 level.
DeleteSir please I wrote post UTM but didn't get the department cut off mark can I go for direct entry now ,I don't have any other qualifications apart from my o level and jamb results
ReplyDeleteGood morning sir...I have ND result upper credit in science Laboratory technology. I intend buying a direct entry form for pharmacy in Niger Delta University is it possible...I have seen a few post about it but I'm not sure.Pls I need ur help
ReplyDeleteGood morning, sir.
ReplyDeleteCan I upgrade my utme to de before the utme exam?
As you can see in the post, NO. You're even expected to write UTME first and see your result before you can proceed with UTME to DE conversion and upgrade
DeletePlease sir I registered for utme and ijmb,but my depin for ijmb registrationis not coming out, pls how can u help me
ReplyDeleteSir, I went to jamb office to obtain the DE form and jamb said my admission details was not sent to them so I can be able to do regularization to continue with the registration, what can I do sir
ReplyDeleteGood day. I have an OND in Science Laboratory Technology, upper credit. Can I buy a DE form for nursing in uniben?
ReplyDeleteGood evening sir, i just registered UTME thinking it was DE then i realised DE form is not yet out but i want the DE please what do i do
ReplyDeleteI just registered for jamb,can I change it to de
ReplyDeletesir DE students are they registering or writing jamb
ReplyDeleteCan I apply for utme and also DE
ReplyDelete