The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, 13th June, 2026 for the conduct of the UTME mop-up examination for all candidates who were biometrically verified but missed the exam due to technical glitches.
Spokesperson for JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin in a statement noted that the 2026 UTME was conducted between 16th and 23rd April, 2026.
However, some centres experienced technical challenges which made it impossible for a number of candidates to sit for the examination.
In addition, some results were subsequently withdrawn over examination infractions, while some candidates who presented themselves for the examination could not be verified biometrically. All such candidates have been listed for the mop-up examination.
According to the Spokesperson, 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.
“Candidates in this category are advised to begin printing their Examination Notification Slips from Saturday, 6th June, 2026,” he said.
While urging the affected candidates to commence printing their Examination Notification Slips, he tasked them to equally familiarise themselves with their examination centres, and make all necessary arrangements ahead of the examination date.
He added that there would be no further opportunity for any candidate to sit for the 2026 UTME after this mop-up exercise.
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