JAMB urges candidates to remain patient as printing of 2026 UTME original result slips delayed

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LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to remain patient, stating that the printing of the original result slips has not yet been activated.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, explained that the Board recently concluded the foreign examinations and is currently making preparations for the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to participate in the main examination through no fault of theirs.

“The printing of the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip has not yet been activated. Candidates are kindly urged to be patient as the Board has just concluded the foreign examinations and is also preparing to conduct the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination through no fault of theirs,” the statement read.

JAMB noted that the UTME is a ranking examination and that the original result slip contains the ranking of candidates, making it necessary for all processes to be completed before the slips can be released.

According to the Board, the printing portal will be activated once all necessary adjustments have been concluded, adding that candidates will be officially informed when the process begins.

“We sincerely apologise for the delay and appreciate your understanding,” the Board stated.