JAMB opens portal for printing of 2026 mop-up UTME slip

Candidates preparing for the 2026 Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can now access and print their examination notification slips, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced Sunday. The crucial exercise is slated for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

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The notification slip contains vital information, including the candidate’s examination centre, date, time, and other important instructions necessary for a seamless examination exercise.

JAMB's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, stated that the notification slip provides essential details for the exam, including the center, date, time, and other necessary instructions. This slip is vital for a smooth examination experience.

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Eligible candidates are advised to visit the Board’s website and click on ‘Print 2026 Mop-Up UTME Slip’ to access and print their slips.

The mop-up examination caters to candidates who encountered technical difficulties during the main UTME or whose biometric verification could not be completed. JAMB has made it clear that this is the absolute final chance for eligible candidates to take the 2026 UTME, with no further examinations planned afterward.

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Candidates are strongly advised to print their slips well ahead of the examination date and familiarise themselves with their examination centres to avoid last-minute difficulties.

Eligible candidates are strongly advised to visit the JAMB website and print their slips well in advance of the examination date. Familiarizing themselves with their assigned centers is also recommended to prevent last-minute issues. JAMB urges candidates to seize this opportunity and make thorough preparations for the exam.

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The mop-up exercise was arranged for candidates who were unable to sit for the earlier UTME due to technical challenges, as well as those whose biometric verification could not be completed during the main examination.