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JAMB sets June 13, 2026, for UTME mop-up exam

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise will be held on June 13, 2026.
  • This exam is for candidates who encountered technical issues, verification problems, or infractions during the initial UTME held from April 16 to 23.
  • JAMB advised affected candidates to print their slips from June 6 and prepare for the examination, stating it is the final opportunity for the 2026 UTME.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a mop-up examination for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for June 13, 2026. This measure aims to accommodate candidates who faced significant challenges during the main examination period.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed Saturday, 13th June, 2026, for the conduct of the UTME mop-up examination for all candidates who presented themselves and were biometrically verified for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination but were unable to sit the examination for one reason or another.

· Fabian BenjaminStatement from JAMB's Public Communication Advisor explaining the mop-up examination.

According to a statement from JAMB's Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the mop-up is specifically for those who were biometrically verified but could not complete the exam due to technical glitches, examination irregularities, or verification failures. The initial UTME took place between April 16 and April 23.

JAMB emphasized that this mop-up exercise is the conclusive stage of the 2026 UTME process. Affected candidates are instructed to print their Examination Notification Slips starting June 6, 2026. They are also urged to familiarize themselves with their assigned examination centers in advance.

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.

· Fabian BenjaminStatement from JAMB's Public Communication Advisor on the purpose of the mop-up exam.

The board issued a stern warning that no further opportunities will be granted after this mop-up examination. This final chance is designed to resolve all outstanding issues for candidates who were duly registered and verified but were prevented from taking the test.

Affected candidates are hereby urged to print their Examination Notification Slips, familiarise themselves with their examination centres, and make all necessary arrangements ahead of the examination date, as there will be no further opportunity for any candidate to sit the 2026 UTME after this mop-up exercise.

· Fabian BenjaminJAMB's advice and warning to candidates regarding the mop-up examination.
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