The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that candidates who were unable to complete the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to disruptions, technical faults and biometric verification issues are to return for a mop-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.
JAMB made the announcement on Monday through a statement signed by its Public Communications Adviser, Fabian Benjamin.
The Board said the mop-up examination is strictly for candidates who were duly registered and biometrically verified but were unable to sit the main examination due to disruptions.
It explained that the affected candidates include those whose centres experienced technical failures, those who could not be verified biometrically despite presenting themselves, and candidates whose results were withdrawn over alleged examination infractions.
“The 2026 UTME was conducted between 23rd and 29th April, 2026. However, some centres experienced technical challenges which made it impossible for a number of candidates to sit the examination.
The Board further noted that “some results were subsequently withdrawn over examination infractions, while some candidates who presented themselves for the examination could not be verified biometrically,” the statement said.
JAMB stressed that the mop-up examination is the final opportunity for affected candidates to complete the 2026 UTME process.
“The mop-up examination represents the final phase of the annual UTME exercise and serves as an opportunity to address all outstanding examination challenges involving candidates who duly presented themselves but encountered difficulties in taking the examination,” it added.
Candidates are expected to begin printing their examination notification slips from Saturday, 6 June 2026, ahead of the exercise, and are advised to confirm their centres and make necessary arrangements.
“Affected candidates are hereby urged to print their Examination Notification Slips, familiarize themselves with their examination centres, and make all necessary arrangements ahead of the examination date,” the statement said.
The Board warned that no further opportunity would be provided after the mop-up exercise, stressing strict compliance as the 2026 UTME cycle comes to a close.