JAMB Releases Statement on 2026 UTME Mop-Up for University of Ibadan Applicants, Others
- JAMB successfully conducted the 2026 UTME mop-up examination for candidates who faced certain challenges
- Participants reportedly applauded JAMB's 'commitment to transparency and inclusiveness' during the UTME process
- Purported positive feedback from candidates reinforces confidence in JAMB's integrity and examination credibility, according to the agency's statement
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and Africa.
FCT, Abuja - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Saturday, June 13, successfully conducted the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise across designated centres in Nigeria.
The UTME is an entrance examination for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
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UTME mop-up ends for UI applicants, others
Legit.ng's review of the weekly bulletin issued on Monday, June 15, by JAMB indicates that the mop-up examination was organised for candidates with biometric challenges, as well as those who duly signed the attendance register during their earlier scheduled examinations but were unable to sit for the test through no fault of theirs. The exercise provided such candidates with another opportunity to participate in the examination process, effectively bringing the Board’s 2026 UTME exercise to a close.
Several candidates who selected the University of Ibadan (UI) as their institution of choice also participated in the just-concluded mop-up examination.
The exercise was closely monitored by Chief Technical Advisors, Chief External Examiners, directors of the Board, security agencies, and other designated officials. Its successful conduct underscored JAMB’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible candidate is given a fair opportunity to sit the UTME, regardless of challenges encountered during registration or the main examination.
JAMB: Parent speaks on UTME's integrity
Speaking at one of the centres in Ibadan, a parent and public servant, Felix Isola, was said to have commended the Board for prioritising the integrity of the UTME process.
Isola reportedly noted that JAMB’s efforts to investigate each case on its merits and to provide deserving candidates with the opportunity to take the examination reflected its commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and transparency.
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Candidates assess JAMB mop-up exercise
Similarly, candidates who participated in the mop-up examination expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise. In separate remarks after completing their papers, Owolabi Anat and Akinpelu Uthman praised the seamless verification process, particularly the special consideration accorded to candidates with biometric challenges. They also lauded JAMB’s ICT infrastructure, which ensured a smooth and hitch-free examination experience.
According to the candidates, the transparent and efficient conduct of the examination has further strengthened public confidence in the credibility of the UTME and laid a solid foundation for the 2026 admissions process into tertiary institutions across the country.
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