JAMB Announces Mop-Up Examination Date for 2026 UTME Candidates
Breaking: Missed 2026 UTME? JAMB fixes date for 2026 mop-up examination
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a mop-up examination for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on June 13, 2026. This is for candidates who missed the original exam due to technical issues or biometric verification failures.
- 01The mop-up exam is set for June 13, 2026, for candidates who were biometrically verified but could not sit the original UTME.
- 02Technical challenges at some exam centres led to candidates missing the examination.
- 03Affected candidates must print their Examination Notification Slips starting June 6, 2026.
- 04There will be no further opportunities to take the 2026 UTME after this mop-up exam.
- 05JAMB has listed all affected candidates for the mop-up examination.
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the mop-up examination for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will take place on June 13, 2026. This exam is specifically for candidates who were biometrically verified but missed the original examination due to various technical challenges at their centres. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, emphasized that this mop-up represents the final opportunity for these candidates to complete their UTME requirements. Candidates who missed the exam are advised to begin printing their Examination Notification Slips from June 6, 2026, and to familiarize themselves with their exam centres. Benjamin warned that no further chances to take the 2026 UTME will be provided after this mop-up, stressing the importance of preparation for the affected candidates.
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The mop-up examination provides a crucial opportunity for candidates who faced challenges during the initial UTME.
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