Breaking: JAMB Announces Date For 2026 UTME Mop-Up Examination
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled the 2026 UTME mop-up exam for June 13, 2026, for candidates unable to sit previously
- Technical challenges led to some candidates missing the original UTME examination
- Affected candidates should print notification slips and prepare ahead of time for the final opportunity
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
FCT, Abuja - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced Saturday, 13th June 2026, as the date for the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up examination.
JAMB said the UTME mop-up examination is for all candidates who presented themselves and were biometrically verified for the 2026 UTME but were unable to sit the examination for one reason or another.
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JAMB fixes date for 2026 UTME mop-up
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said some centres experienced technical challenges, which made it impossible for some candidates to sit the examination.
Benjamin added that some candidates who presented themselves for the examination could not be verified biometrically.
He further stated that some results were subsequently withdrawn over examination infractions.
According to Benjamin, all the affected candidates have been listed for the UTME mop-up examination.
This was disclosed in a statement issued via the JAMB X handle on Monday, May 25, 2026.
“The mop-up examination represents the final phase of the annual UTME exercise and serves as an opportunity to address all outstanding examination challenges involving candidates who duly presented themselves but encountered difficulties in taking the examination.”
The JAMB spokesperson urged the affected candidates to begin printing their Examination Notification Slips from Saturday, 6th June, 2026.
Benjamin advised the affected candidates to print their Examination Notification Slips, familiarise themselves with their examination centres, and make all necessary arrangements ahead of the examination date.
He warned that there will be no further opportunity for any candidate to sit the 2026 UTME after this mop-up exercise.
Nigerians react as JAMB fixes date for UTME mop-up
@William20519976
@JAMBHQ, please, after the mop-up examination, how long will it still take for the result to be on our portal? Schools are selling post UTME form already. Thank you for your forthcoming swift response.
@jonospect
That's a laudable move. There's also a need for extension of the timeframe for every one of your results. The one-year, timeframe is not favourable to the prevailing economy.
@Solajaayomide
What about those who missed the exam for reasons other than the ones listed? Will they also be rescheduled? @JAMBHQ.
@Chrysla67
Some candidates' centers were changed very close to the examination date, which caused some to miss the exam by going to the wrong venue, and they have already raised tickets to lodge their complaints. Are they also captured for the mop-up examination coming up, Sir???
@EmekaCyril11
Please, how can someone know if he or she is among those to write this mop-up exam?
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JAMB releases 279 withheld UTME results
Recall that JAMB released 279 previously withheld UTME results following investigations into examination malpractice.
UTME results from suspicious centres remain withheld as investigations continue, ensuring integrity in examination processes. Candidates can check their results by texting UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using their registered phone numbers.
JAMB gives update on original result slips
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that JAMB announced that printing of the 2026 has not yet commenced.
The board attributed the delay to ongoing examination processes and required post-assessment adjustments.
UTME candidates have been assured that the printing portal will be activated soon, with official notification pending.
Source: Legit.ng
