"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) holds its official UTME mop-up examination today for candidates affected by technical hitches during the main exercise."
Official Commencement of Mop-Up Exercises
Today, June 13, 2026, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced its scheduled mop-up examination for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This exercise is specifically designed to accommodate candidates who were biometrically verified but were unable to write their examinations during the main window due to unforeseen technical glitches or system failures at their respective centers.
According to an official statement from the board, the Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, emphasized that the decision to conduct this mop-up is in line with the board's commitment to equity and the protection of the academic rights of every candidate. "We are dedicated to ensuring that no student is disenfranchised by local infrastructure challenges or technical anomalies beyond their control," the statement noted.
Critical Implications for Candidates
Candidates participating in today's exercise are strictly required to reprint their notification slips from the official JAMB portal. These slips contain the current venue and time of the examination, which may differ from the initial registration details. Failure to present the updated slip could result in denial of entry into the Computer-Based Test (CBT) center. The board has also cautioned against any form of examination malpractice, stating that the same high-security measures employed during the main UTME remain in full force for this mop-up session.
What Applicants Must Know
- Ensure you arrive at the designated center at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Carry only the required documents; prohibited items like smartphones, wristwatches, and electronic devices are strictly banned.
- Biometric verification is mandatory; candidates must ensure their fingerprints match the registered records during the main exercise.
Public Reactions & X (Twitter) Pulses
Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have seen a surge in activity as students scramble to confirm their centers. User @EduPulseNG tweeted: 'Relieved to see my name on the list today! Hope the network holds up this time.' Meanwhile, another user, @StudentAdvocate, remarked: 'It is a fair move by JAMB, but they must improve the stability of centers for next year to avoid these repetitions.'
As of this morning, thousands of students across the federation are currently seated for the assessment, marking the final phase of the 2026 admission screening process.
