UTME MOP-UP EXAMINATION TO HOLD ON SATURDAY, 13TH JUNE, 2026
Posted: Tue May 26 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced Saturday, 13th June, 2026 as the date for the conduct of the 2026 UTME Mop-Up Examination.
According to the Board, the examination is specifically meant for candidates who presented themselves at their various examination centres and were successfully biometrically verified but were unable to complete or take the examination due to technical challenges and other related issues during the main UTME exercise.
JAMB stated that the mop-up examination is part of its commitment to ensuring that every qualified candidate is given a fair opportunity to participate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Who Is Eligible for the Mop-Up Examination?
The mop-up examination will be conducted for candidates who:
Were physically present at their examination centres
Successfully completed biometric verification
Experienced technical or operational issues that prevented them from taking or completing the examination
Candidates who fall into this category are advised to regularly monitor their registered phone numbers, email addresses, and the official JAMB portal for further instructions regarding printing of examination slips and centre details.
Reprinting of Examination Slip
Eligible candidates are expected to reprint their examination notification slips before the examination date. The slip will contain important details such as:
Examination centre
Date of examination
Time of examination
Other necessary instructions
JAMB is expected to announce the official date for slip reprinting in the coming days.
Important Instructions to Candidates
Candidates sitting for the mop-up examination are advised to:
Arrive at their centres early
Strictly follow all examination guidelines
Avoid bringing prohibited items into the examination hall
Ensure they come with their examination slip and valid means of identification
Parents and guardians are also encouraged to support candidates by ensuring timely arrival at examination centres.
Final Note
The Board reassured candidates of its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible examination process. Candidates are encouraged to remain calm and continue their preparations ahead of the mop-up examination.
Stay connected with us for more updates on JAMB, admission news, Post-UTME screenings, and educational opportunities across Nigeria.
According to the Board, the examination is specifically meant for candidates who presented themselves at their various examination centres and were successfully biometrically verified but were unable to complete or take the examination due to technical challenges and other related issues during the main UTME exercise.
JAMB stated that the mop-up examination is part of its commitment to ensuring that every qualified candidate is given a fair opportunity to participate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Who Is Eligible for the Mop-Up Examination?
The mop-up examination will be conducted for candidates who:
Were physically present at their examination centres
Successfully completed biometric verification
Experienced technical or operational issues that prevented them from taking or completing the examination
Candidates who fall into this category are advised to regularly monitor their registered phone numbers, email addresses, and the official JAMB portal for further instructions regarding printing of examination slips and centre details.
Reprinting of Examination Slip
Eligible candidates are expected to reprint their examination notification slips before the examination date. The slip will contain important details such as:
Examination centre
Date of examination
Time of examination
Other necessary instructions
JAMB is expected to announce the official date for slip reprinting in the coming days.
Important Instructions to Candidates
Candidates sitting for the mop-up examination are advised to:
Arrive at their centres early
Strictly follow all examination guidelines
Avoid bringing prohibited items into the examination hall
Ensure they come with their examination slip and valid means of identification
Parents and guardians are also encouraged to support candidates by ensuring timely arrival at examination centres.
Final Note
The Board reassured candidates of its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible examination process. Candidates are encouraged to remain calm and continue their preparations ahead of the mop-up examination.
Stay connected with us for more updates on JAMB, admission news, Post-UTME screenings, and educational opportunities across Nigeria.
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