JAMB
Published: February 9, 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
JAMB Fixes March 28 for 2026 Mock-UTME, Sets Deadline for Selection
"Candidates participating in the 2026 optional Mock-UTME must conclude their selection by February 16, with the exam scheduled for March 28."
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finalized the date for the 2026 optional Mock-UTME. According to the official timetable, the mock examination will hold on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Candidates who wish to participate are reminded that the deadline for selecting the mock option during registration is Monday, February 16, 2026. The mock exam is designed to familiarize candidates with the CBT environment ahead of the main UTME in April. JAMB also clarified that the official novel for the 2026 exercise is 'The Lekki Headmaster' by Kabir Alabi Garba, which will be the basis for English Language questions.
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