The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced UTME to DE conversion for the 2023/2024 admission process.
This process will allow candidates who possess A-level, OND, NCE, or their equivalents to gain admission into universities in Nigeria through an alternative route.
Eligibility
To be eligible for UTME conversion or upgrade to DE, candidates must have:
- obtained the 2023 UTME form and completed registration;
- a minimum of two A-level passes or their equivalent, which must be relevant to the intended course of study.
Requirements for UTME-DE Conversion:
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and wish to convert their UTME to DE will require the following documents:
- UTME Registration Slip;
- O-level results;
- A-level, OND, NCE, or other equivalent results;
- JAMB Profile Code;
- Registered Phone Number.
NOTE: For IJMB students, you will be required to provide your IJMB admission letter before you can apply for UTME to DE Conversion. You can read how to get your IJMB Admission Letter.
How to Convert UTME to DE (Direct Entry)
It is important for interested candidates to follow the application process diligently to ensure a smooth and successful conversion of UTME to Direct Entry.
- Visit any JAMB office and request for UTME to DE conversion.
- Provide your Profile Code or UTME Registration Number.
- An OTP will be sent to your registered Phone Number to confirm your conversation. This might take a little while depending on the network.
- Fill in the UTME to DE Conversion form and upload the required documents listed above;
- Request for a printout.
- Wait for the conversion to reflect on your portal.
NOTE: While filling out the conversion form, you’ll have to choose two universities and courses (First and Second Choice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much does UTME to DE conversion cost?
It is free of charge. However, some candidates report paying between 300 to 500 Naira.
Can I convert my UTME to DE in a Cyber Cafe?
No. UTME to DE conversion process can be done only at JAMB offices.
Can I upgrade my UTME to Direct Entry (DE) at a JAMB CBT Centre?
No. UTME to DE conversion process can be done only at JAMB offices.
Can I upgrade UTME to DE if I wrote/failed the UTME examination?
Yes. Whether you passed or failed the UTME examination, you can still upgrade to Direct Entry.
Can I convert my UTME to DE if I did not write the UTME examination?
No. Candidates who missed or failed to write the JAMB examination are no longer eligible for UTME to DE conversion. The UTME-DE conversion process is only available for candidates who have taken the UTME, regardless of how low their score is.
Is there any cut-off mark for UTME to DE upgrade with ND/HND results?
Yes. The minimum grade is a lower credit (ND/HND).
Can I still upgrade my UTME to D.E. after I have gotten admission through UTME?
Yes. However, you will have to forfeit the UTME admission as it will be invalidated as soon as the conversion process is completed.
Can I use Awaiting Result when converting UTME to Direct Entry?
Yes. You can use an awaiting result during the conversion process. However, you are required to upload the result as soon as you have it, otherwise you won’t be eligible for admission.
How do I convert my UTME pin to DE pin?
If you mistakenly vend a UTME pin instead of a DE pin, ensure to complete your registration and write the examination. You can successfully convert your UTME to DE after the UTME examination has been completed (regardless of how low your score is).
What documents are required for UTME-DE conversion?
Candidates should have their UTME registration slip, O’level results, A-level results or their equivalent, and registered phone number.
How do I apply for UTME-DE conversion?
Interested candidates should visit any JAMB offices nationwide to begin the conversion process.
Can I convert my 2023 utme to de
Now
If I fail UTME and pass my DE and convert will I be able to get my desired course.
Thank you
Please I need explanation. I wanted my Jupeb result to enter school in 2023 but I was asked to do conversion which I haven’t done. Can I still do it cause I’m already in 2nd semester in school and I need to do the conversion to do my matriculation (the jupeb is from 2022(
Good morning sir/ma! I have pharm technician certificate from Nigerian Army school of medical sciences ojo Lagos. Registered UTME already, please convert to D.E be possible and what are the possible ways of doing so?
Very wonderful website, well organized I love this so much
Thank you. Be sure to visit again.
Can I get admission with jamb after convertion
No.
Registered for direct entry with hd and wrote jupeb and passed can I still change the nd to jupeb result
Good morning sir
I just registered for utme instead of DE . How and when can I convert to DE.
You can only convert to DE after the UTME examination has been concluded.
Good morning sir/ma
I went to jamb office several time to convert my UTME to DE but the thumbprint is not working and the school I’m applying are closing soon, so what can i do now….
Possibly visit another JAMB office to try again.
Good morning sir/ma is it possible for a foreign candidate who have written jamb convert his or her UTME to DE
Absolutely. Yes.
I’ve done my conversion since early last month and it hasn’t reflects on my portal.
They didn’t give me any print out, they just told me that their printer is faulty.
What do suggest?
I’m yet to register for unilorin post utme, I was told their deadline is in 19 days time
Sir during my conversion they wrote 2023 instead of 2023 is it possible for to go back their and change
Beside I have also applied for admission in Uniosun but I don’t know if they will give me admission or not
Sir please tell me what to do
Can I still upgrade my utme to D.E now
Or is it too late
And also, I wrote jupeb this year, will it be valid next year
Sir i applied for unilag with my de and they transferred me to marine biology and i want to use my utme for unn would it be possible or has my conversion spoilt it for me. And also can i reapply for unn with my jupeb next year
1. No, you can not apply as UTME after conversion to DE.
2. Yes, you can still use your JUPEB result to apply next year.
Is it still ongoing?
Yes it is
Sir my question is since DE applicant would be sitting for aptitude test 2024 can I still write UTME and then later convert to DE without having to write the aptitude test after conversation?
And do I need to purchase DE pin again when I want to convert or I will use utme pin automatically ?
Sir i applied for unilag with my de and they transferred me to marine biology and i want to use my utme for unn would it be possible or has my conversion spoilt it for me. And also can i reapply for unn with my jupeb next year
Sir. Attend many times..
They said till January 2024
Can I change from de to jamb ?
No, you can not.
No. You can not
Good day sir/ma can I change from utme to direct entry after post utme exam
No you can not. The admission process after Post UTME application would count as UTME and can not be valid after you’ve upgraded.
Unless of course you want to apply to another institution as DE, and forfeit the UTME admission.
Good evening sir/ma… Sorry am asking this now but is there any conversion link or WhatsApp group for 2024/2025 candidates for update
What if I have lost my number
Visit the JAMB Office and let them know.
Preferably, you should try to retrieve the number but if that is impossible, JAMB office should be able to assist you.
Sir what they mistakenly register 2022 instead of 2023 during your conversion from jamb to IJMB(D.E) can they still correct it to 2023 if I go back to jamb office?
I have been going to jamb office for 3rd week but still can’t convert
They said they are having problem converting
Please is it everywhere?
No. It is not everywhere.
Some of our readers have been able to convert successfully.
Can i change institution after conversion?
Yes. You can.
As The jamb said that DE 2024 will sit for exam, can I still register for Utme and later convert it to DE for 2024
Of course!
Good afternoon sir/ma,
Is the JAMB start the conversion of JAMB to DE for this year (2024).
Your comment here…please sir can I do conversion if my date of birth and surname for jamb and IJMB is different
Of course. Just ensure you apply for correction of data afterwards.
I converted from UTME to DE but my name has still not appeared in the school and my profile is empty with nothing on it except my reg number so I can’t print out my admission letter
Kindly reach out to the school. They need to request transfer and upload your information to their own portal before you can complete your registration.
Pls sir when is the right time to convert utme to DE 2024 is it after the utme exam which is after DE will close, and if they close can I still process for DE admissions when I haven’t gotten the DE form. Thanks
Is conversion on!
Yes. Conversion has commenced.
Is jamb admission letter required for conversion
When I went for conversion I was asked
Not JAMB admission letter. Rather, it’s the admission letter for your supporting document e.g ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB.
Is the conversion still on?? And changing of course??
Can 6 years old NCE statement of result be used for D.E conversion
Is the coversion on?
Jamb office siad i can’t use awaiting results for conversion
Yes, it is available now!
Hello guys, I’m delighted to inform you that jamb has authorized the conversion of jamb to direct entry today, So you can go the any jamb office to get yours done.
When will this conversion of UTME to DE will end
Yes, it is available now!
Very respected colleagues, please click below link to join our WhatsApp group “NIGERIAN CONVERSION STUDENTS 2023”
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kd6xjVJaRaDGoWx53YPdxw
Good morning very respected colleagues, let make this trends on JAMB Twitter Page
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Good morning very respected colleagues, let make this trends on JAMB Twitter Page
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When does conversion start
I have sent them mail to complain about the on going issues
We can all do this as well
Support@jamb.gov.ng
Good afternoon guys, I don’t think anyone has done the conversion because I contacted a jamb staff at ikoyi, so he said they are yet to get any information about it from the headquarters at Abuja, so they can’t do anything about it if the headquarters don’t authorize the portal. I suggest we should all mail jamb with our different address about the conversion. Hopefully that should help and they can act fast about it.
Is there any Information about the conversion
Cos I went to ikoyi last week
And it has not started
Please is there any news concerning the converting of utme to de?
Good afternoon…has anyone done the conversion???utme to DE…please let us know
Can I convert jamb to de using national diploma in community health to study nursing
Good afternoon…has anyone done the conversion???utme to DE…please let us know
Please I called them and they said i must present my jupeb results and it has not been released.
Please can I really do it cause my school have started selling the form.
I was in Jamb office today and was told that jamb have not opened their portal for upgrade and conversion. Some schools have started selling their post utme/DE form and will close the the end of July.
Hello…This is another new week…is there anything news on the conversion of utme to DE pls
Time is going already
Jamb doesn’t have a specific date for the commencement but I got one of the workers number to get information about it. So I will share as soon as I get any information.
Can you change DE back to UTME
Not.. That is not possible.
I went to Jamb Office for Conversion on 5th of this month But the Workers Show me in their computer I read it my self shows ( Not AvaiLabLe ) I ask them when is to start the conversion , they said No Specific Date
Please they said I must present my jupeb results before I convert, when it has not been released?
I went to Jamb Office Ikoyi today as well still not available saying maybe as in maybe ending of this month where the school of choice post UTME screening form go end 30th of this same month, wanted to cry just left angrily and they are not even sure when the so called conversion will be available
Aswr like it’s really inconsiderate of jamb like last year now it has been out since but we this year just dey suffer
@Olaoluwa Pls when did they say the Conversion will Start ?
My anonymous, have you done yours? Where did you do it? Because I went to jamb office ikoyi and they said they haven’t started.
Please they said I must present my jupeb results before I convert, when it has not been released?
Usually, you can use awaiting result.
But if it is now a requirement, I guess you have to wait till the results are out.
I have visited various cbt they said it has not started
Am just confused
Please sir where can we do the conversion??
Go to jamb office
Thanks for the update but o have an important question to ask, I missed the utme/de registeration due to unforeseen problems, can I convert or upgrade my last year jamb or up grade my 2022 utme to this year 2023 d.e?
Sorry, that is not possible.
You can only upgrade 2023 UTME to 2023 DE.
When conversion of Utme will start I visited but they told me up to now they have not started yet
We have gone to jamb office severally still not available, please can this thing be worked on because some universities already started given out their screening form.. we even went their upper last Friday still not available.
Perhaps you should visit again and let them know about the urgency too.
Please when is the conversion from UTME to DE starting for 2023
It has already started. Visit the nearest JAMB offices Nationwide to get it done.
Why is jamb office requesting for admission letter for conversion
It’s a new requirement. DE students are required to provide their admission letter before they can obtain JAMB DE form. This also includes IJMB or JUPEB admission letter.
We missed de and we want a conversion from utme upgrade to de, but sat jamb 2019 can I fit in or u reopen de pin again.
I find it difficult to understand your question but if you meant that you’re trying to Upgrade UTME to DE for a 2019 UTME result? I am afraid that is not possible. UTME to DE conversion is only applicable for the most recent UTME results.
I’m so excited with your guiding about this matter of upgrading utme to d.e now I became enlightened.Thank
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Please when is converting of UTME to DE starting, we have been waiting for months now
It has already started. Kindly visit any of the the JAMB Offices Nationwide.
Please help me a brother I wrote jamb 2017 unfortunately jamb didn’t offer me admission it was d school that offer .me I have been trying to get my admission letter but to all my efforts it unavail
Pls hope converting we still be welcome next year process cus I can’t afford to miss next year admission 💔💔pls I need urgent help
And wen is jamb commencing next ??pls no insult pls 🙏
Yes, Conversion would be available next year.
JAMB registration should begin around February/March.
When will conversion to DE start, some university have started their post UTME/DE registration already.
UTME to DE conversions process is currently available at JAMB offices nationwide.
Is jamb admission letter required for conversion
Not JAMB admission letter. Rather, it’s the admission letter for your supporting document e.g ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB.
Like only results
Hello.
Did JAMB commence UTME to DE conversion this year 2023/2024? Thanks.
Yes. Visit the nearest CBT center or JAMB office to get it done.
Have the start to convert utme to de
Please when is the conversion starting cause we’ve been waiting for months now
It has already started. You can visit the nearest JAMB office to get it done.
Pls when did you write your jupeb or ijmb exam?
When conversion utme to De will start
It has already commenced. You can visit the nearest JAMB office to get it done.
Commence where
After converting utme to D,E can I still convert it back to UTME? Maybe it didn’t work out well due to awaiting results
No. It is irreversible. Once converted, that is all.
Like this issue of convertion this year is different why are they stressing us 😭💔u guys said is on yet our jamb office center are saying they have not open the portal. why?🤷
I was told at the jamb office last month that the upgrade will start at the end of August or early September.please how true is this?
JAMB UPGRADE has already started. Visit the nearest JAMB office.
Please can I apply for DE without writing jamb I need proper explanation on DE sir/Ma
No.. You can not enroll for conversion without writing the EXAM.
When is the deadline for the conversation of UTME to DE
No stated deadline. It is advised you enroll for your conversion at the nearest JAMB office as soon as possible.
Can I convert my 2022 jamb to DE??
No you can not. I am afraid you can only convert UTME to DE only for the current year.