"Thousands of Nigerian candidates head to CBT centres nationwide today for the final 2026 UTME mop-up examination following technical glitches during the initial exercise."
Final Opportunity for 2026 UTME Candidates
Today, June 13, 2026, marks a critical turning point for thousands of Nigerian students as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducts its official mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This exercise is specifically designed for candidates who, despite completing their biometric verification during the main examination window (April 23–29, 2026), were unable to participate due to technical hitches, centre-related malfunctions, or other administrative challenges.
In an official statement released by the Board's Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB reiterated that this mop-up exercise serves as the definitive final phase of the 2026 admission process. The Board has urged all affected candidates to ensure they have printed their updated Examination Notification Slips, which contain the specific venue and time for their sessions.
Critical Implications
For many students, today is more than just a test; it is the gateway to securing admission into their preferred tertiary institutions. With JAMB having previously identified that some candidates faced insurmountable technical difficulties, this mop-up is a corrective measure to ensure equity in the admission system. Applicants are strictly warned that no further opportunities will be provided for the 2026 academic cycle. Candidates are advised to arrive at their designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres early to avoid any last-minute biometric identification issues.
What Applicants Must Know
1. Verification is Mandatory: Only candidates who were biometrically verified during the initial window are eligible.
2. Slip Printing: If you have not printed your notification slip as of this morning, do so immediately via the official JAMB portal.
3. Prohibited Items: As per standard JAMB policy, no electronic devices, including mobile phones and wristwatches, are permitted inside the examination halls.
Public Reactions & X (Twitter) Pulses
Social media is currently abuzz with student feedback. On X, @Chinedu_Edu commented, 'Finally, the wait is over. My centre in Lagos is open and the process seems smooth so far. Fingers crossed!' Another candidate, Fatima Abubakar, tweeted, 'I hope the technical issues that plagued the last session are fully resolved today. We are ready.' While some students express anxiety regarding the pressure of this final attempt, the overall sentiment remains one of relief that JAMB provided this necessary window to address the systemic challenges faced earlier this year.
