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How JAMB regularization / condonement of illegal admission works

Understand JAMB's current condonement route for an admission that was not originally processed through JAMB and the official service fee before starting.

VerifiedChecked 2026-10-03
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Cost₦10,000 JAMB service fee
TimelineThere is no single public completion time. The process can depend on institution-side confirmation and JAMB review after the required service is initiated.
RouteMostly online
AgencyJAMB
Checked2026-10-03
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How to get this service

Online, physical or both?

Mostly online
Recommended start

Use the official online route

Sign in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal with the profile connected to the admission record you need to regularise. Then open the admission-related service area and choose the current Condonement of Illegal Admission service that matches a local or foreign admission record.

Physical / assisted stage

A physical/assisted step may still apply

The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.

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If something blocks you

If this specific process gets stuck

Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.

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Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.

Documents, details and prerequisites you need

This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.

1 Identity / account detail1 Eligibility / prerequisite1 Payment / transaction evidence
01
Identity / account detail

A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise

Why you need it
Used to access the official portal or the applicant's existing record.
Where it is used
Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal with the profile connected to the admission record you need to regularise.
Original, copy or upload?
The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
02
Eligibility / prerequisite

The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record

Why you need it
This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
Where it is used
Most directly connected to step 5: Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.
Original, copy or upload?
The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
03
Payment / transaction evidence

A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated

Why you need it
This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
Where it is used
Most directly connected to step 3: Generate the JAMB service transaction, review the displayed ₦10,000 service fee and ₦300 CBT service charge, then complete payment through the approved payment option shown in e-Facility.
Original, copy or upload?
The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.

01
Submit / register

Sign in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal with the profile connected to the admission record you need to regularise.

Have ready for this step
  • A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise
  • The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record
  • A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated
Check before moving on

Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.

Keep as evidence

Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.

02
Verify details

Open the admission-related service area and choose the current Condonement of Illegal Admission service that matches a local or foreign admission record.

Have ready for this step
  • A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise
  • The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record
Check before moving on

Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.

Keep as evidence

Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.

03
Payment

Generate the JAMB service transaction, review the displayed ₦10,000 service fee and ₦300 CBT service charge, then complete payment through the approved payment option shown in e-Facility.

Have ready for this step
  • A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated
  • A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise
  • The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record
Check before moving on

Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.

Keep as evidence

Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.

04
Submit / register

Complete the admission particulars requested in the condonement application and save the acknowledgement or transaction reference generated by JAMB.

Have ready for this step
  • A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated
  • A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise
  • The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record
Check before moving on

Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.

Keep as evidence

Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.

05
Physical / assisted stage

Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.

Have ready for this step
  • A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise
  • The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record
  • A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated
Check before moving on

Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.

Keep as evidence

Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.

After you submit

What exactly happens next?

Keep the evidence for JAMB regularization / condonement

Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.

Complete the final published step

Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.

Know what counts as completion

There is no single public completion time. The process can depend on institution-side confirmation and JAMB review after the required service is initiated.

Escalate with the right reference

Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.

Quick answers about JAMB regularization / condonement

Direct answers to the questions people commonly search for, using the same verified fee, requirements, route and timeline shown in this guide.

How much does JAMB regularization / condonement cost in 2026?

₦10,000 JAMB service fee — JAMB's Payment & Services page lists Condonement of Illegal Admission (Foreign/Local) at ₦10,000, with a ₦300 CBT service charge.

What do I need for JAMB regularization / condonement?

The current verified checklist includes A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise, The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record, and A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.

Can I do JAMB regularization / condonement online?

Mostly online. Sign in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal with the profile connected to the admission record you need to regularise. Then open the admission-related service area and choose the current Condonement of Illegal Admission service that matches a local or foreign admission record. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.

How long does JAMB regularization / condonement take?

There is no single public completion time. The process can depend on institution-side confirmation and JAMB review after the required service is initiated.

Where do I start JAMB regularization / condonement?

Sign in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal with the profile connected to the admission record you need to regularise. Then open the admission-related service area and choose the current Condonement of Illegal Admission service that matches a local or foreign admission record.

Important notes

  • JAMB currently labels this paid service 'Condonement of Illegal Admission (Foreign/Local)' on its Payment & Services page.
  • Do not pay an agent outside the official JAMB/approved CBT route.

Common questions

These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.

What should I prepare before I start?

Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.

  • A JAMB profile/e-Facility account tied to the admission record you need to regularise — Identity / account detail
  • The institution, programme, admission year and other admission particulars shown on your school record — Eligibility / prerequisite
  • A payment method accepted by the JAMB e-Facility service after the transaction is generated — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?

Mostly online. Sign in to the official JAMB e-Facility portal with the profile connected to the admission record you need to regularise. Then open the admission-related service area and choose the current Condonement of Illegal Admission service that matches a local or foreign admission record.

The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.

How much does this service cost?

₦10,000 JAMB service fee — JAMB's Payment & Services page lists Condonement of Illegal Admission (Foreign/Local) at ₦10,000, with a ₦300 CBT service charge.

Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.

How long should it take?

There is no single public completion time. The process can depend on institution-side confirmation and JAMB review after the required service is initiated.

Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.

What happens after I submit or complete the main step?

Keep the evidence for JAMB regularization / condonement: Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.

Complete the final published step: Present or submit the acknowledgement and admission evidence to your institution when JAMB requires institution-side confirmation, then return to e-Facility to confirm that the admission record has been updated.

What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?

Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.

Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.

What should I be careful about?
  • JAMB currently labels this paid service 'Condonement of Illegal Admission (Foreign/Local)' on its Payment & Services page.
  • Do not pay an agent outside the official JAMB/approved CBT route.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?

This guide was last checked on 2026-10-03. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.

Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.

Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?

No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.

Official sources

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