The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, particularly those scheduled for the first session.
In a notice issued via its official X handle on Monday, the board stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier scheduled 6:30 a.m.
JAMB added that the examination will commence at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.
“Attention 2026 UTME Candidates: This is to notify you of a slight adjustment to the arrival scheduled time, particularly for the first session, which is now 7:00am as against the earlier published 6:30am, while the scheduled start time for the session is now 8:30 am and end time 10:30 am,” the notice read.
The board also clarified that candidates are not required to reprint their examination slips following the adjustment.
The full daily timetable, as shared by JAMB, includes four sessions running from Monday to Friday, with adjusted timings across all batches to ensure smoother operations at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
See the full revised schedule below:
This adjustment comes in response to long-standing feedback from candidates and parents regarding the challenges of very early morning travel, including safety concerns on roads before dawn and logistical difficulties for those coming from distant locations.
Key Reminders for Candidates
- Print or have your exam slip ready (reprinting started earlier in April) to confirm your exact date, time, and centre.
- Arrive early with required items (no phones, smartwatches, or unauthorized materials allowed).
- Beware of fraudsters promising score upgrades or other scams, JAMB has warned against them.
- Main UTME results are expected shortly after the exam window ends (typically within days to a couple of weeks, with full release after analysis).
Other Important Updates
Fake postponement notice: JAMB has strongly debunked circulating claims that the 2026 UTME has been postponed, calling the notice “malicious” and fake. The exam will hold as scheduled.
Mock UTME results: Results for the 2026 mock exam (held in March) have already been released. Candidates who participated can check via the approved SMS method or portal.
Direct Entry registration: Ongoing and will close on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It must be done only at accredited JAMB state/zonal offices.
JAMB recently updated technical tools for centres, including the 2026 JAMB Browser (updated April 14, 2026).
Take note
For official information, visit the JAMB website (jamb.gov.ng) or follow their verified X account (@JAMBHQ).
Avoid unofficial sources for critical updates.
If you’re a candidate, good luck with the exam starting tomorrow!
Let us know if you need details on how to check results, what to bring to the centre, syllabus tips, or anything specific about JAMB.
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