# Nigeria JAMB examination and admission reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-jamb-examination-and-admission-reforms > Updated: 2026-10-21T12:35:47.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has implemented several administrative and structural changes to its processes. Initially, the board postponed the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration to facilitate National Identification Number (NIN) integration and finalize PIN vending. During this period, new procedures were established for candidates to update lost contact information via court affidavits and biometric verification. Subsequent developments include a proposal to reform the UTME by incorporating assessments of critical thinking and life skills, such as reasoning and problem-solving, to complement traditional academic testing. To improve transparency, the board is working to provide more detailed admission tracking for applicants. Furthermore, JAMB has strengthened its partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to resolve record inconsistencies and prevent identity manipulation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: JAMB proposes critical thinking assessments and admission reforms JAMB is considering adding critical thinking assessments to the UTME and implementing reforms to improve admission transparency and candidate record verification via NIMC. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamb-proposes-critical-thinking-assessments-and-admission-reforms ### 2026-09-23: JAMB postpones 2021 UTME registration for NIN integration JAMB has postponed 2021 UTME registration due to NIN integration efforts and introduced a new process for candidates to update lost phone numbers or email addresses via court affidavits and biometric checks. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamb-postpones-2021-utme-registration-for-nin-integration --- Cite as: Nigeria JAMB examination and admission reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-jamb-examination-and-admission-reforms