The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a revision to the reporting time for candidates sitting for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), especially those in the first session of each day.
In a statement posted on its official š¯•¸ (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the examination body said candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive at their Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the previously announced 6:30 a.m.
According to the board, the examination will still commence at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. as earlier scheduled.
JAMB explained that the UTME will continue to run in four daily sessions from Monday to Friday across accredited CBT centres nationwide.
The board said the adjustment was introduced to improve operational efficiency and ensure a smoother examination process. It also noted that the change was made in response to concerns from candidates and parents about the earlier reporting time, particularly issues related to early morning travel, safety, and transportation challenges.
Importantly, JAMB clarified that candidates are not required to reprint their examination slips following the update.
The board further urged all candidates to strictly adhere to the revised schedule and arrive promptly at their centres to avoid disruptions.
The 2026 UTME is scheduled to hold between Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said the changes are part of efforts to improve the overall conduct and efficiency of the examination nationwide.
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