JAMB 2026 UTME: Wrong Details on Slip, Centre Delisted, Missed Exam — Here Is What to Do

Last Updated on 1 month ago by Haruna Ayuba

If something looks wrong with your 2026 UTME slip, your centre, or your exam details, you have a few days left to fix it — but you must act today, not on April 16. This article covers every major problem candidates are facing right now and exactly what to do about each one.

Key Highlights

• The main UTME runs from April 16 to April 25, 2026 — the window to fix problems is closing fast
• Wrong details on your slip must be fixed at the CBT centre where you registered — do not wait until exam day
• If you miss your scheduled exam due to personal reasons, JAMB will not reschedule you
• Candidates rescheduled due to verified technical issues at their centre print a supplementary slip from a separate portal
• The 2026 UTME has not been postponed — the viral press release circulating online is fake and did not come from JAMB
• The official slip portal is https://slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng/main-examination

Problem 1 — Wrong Name, Wrong Subjects or Wrong Details on Your Slip

This is the most urgent problem on this list. The moment you print your slip, check every single detail before you do anything else.

Check your full name — it must match your NIN exactly. Check your photograph, which was taken when you completed biometric registration. Check your exam centre address, your exam date, and your assigned time.

What to do if anything is wrong:

If anything on the slip is wrong — for example a different name, wrong subjects, or a centre you did not choose — go back to the CBT centre where you registered as soon as possible. Do not wait until your exam date. By then it will be too late to fix.

Carry the following when you go:

• Your printed exam slip showing the error
• Your original registration slip
• Your NIN slip or valid ID
• Any other document that proves what your correct details should be

Any discrepancies should be reported promptly to JAMB through official channels. Printing your slip early allows time to resolve any errors in personal details before exam day.

Problem 2 — Your Centre Has Changed or Been Delisted

This is specific to 2026 and caught many candidates off guard.

After the March 28 mock examination, JAMB delisted 20 CBT centres over technical inaccuracies that affected the examination in parts of the country. Candidates who were assigned to any of those centres needed to be reassigned elsewhere.

How to know if your centre changed:

Reprint your slip today at https://slipsprinting.jamb.gov.ng/main-examination and compare the centre name and address against your previous printout. If your centre has changed, your new assignment will be clearly reflected when you log into the JAMB portal and reprint.

Log on to the JAMB website today, confirm your centre’s status, and if anything has changed, note every detail of your new assignment.

Do not go to your old centre on exam day hoping for the best. You will be turned away.

Problem 3 — You Cannot Change Your Centre and It Is Far From You

Once JAMB assigns your exam centre, it cannot be changed. This is one of the most frustrating realities for candidates assigned to distant locations, but it is final.

Your centre will always be within the examination town you selected during registration. JAMB does not move candidates to a different town outside what they originally chose.

What to do:

• Calculate the travel time from your home to the centre honestly
• If the journey is more than one hour, plan to spend the night before your exam somewhere closer to the centre
• Identify your transport options — bus, taxi, keke — and have a backup plan in case your first option fails
• Visit the centre physically the day before your exam so you know the exact entrance and layout

Do not rely on agents or third parties claiming they can change your centre for a fee. There are no unofficial swaps — do not rely on anyone claiming they can secretly change your centre.

Problem 4 — You Missed Your JAMB Exam Date

This is the harshest reality on this list and candidates need to hear it clearly.

If you miss your scheduled date, you forfeit the chance to take the exam that year. JAMB does not reschedule missed exams. Arriving late, forgetting your date, or having transport problems are not grounds for rescheduling.

Candidates who simply missed their exams due to personal reasons like arriving late, forgetting exam dates, or other negligence are not eligible for the supplementary examination.

The only candidates who get a second chance are those whose problems were caused by JAMB or their CBT centre — not by themselves.

The only fix is prevention:

• Print your slip today and note your exam date and time immediately
• Set multiple alarms the night before
• Arrive at your centre at least one hour before your scheduled time
• Have backup transport arranged

Problem 5 — Your Centre Had Technical Issues During the Exam

If your CBT centre experienced verified technical failures during the exam — system crashes, power failures, server downtime — you may be eligible for a supplementary examination. This is the one scenario where JAMB offers a second date.

Eligible candidates include those who were unable to complete biometric verification during the main UTME, those affected by severe technical problems at their examination centres such as system failures or power outages, and those assigned to centres that experienced significant disruptions such as violence, protests, or flooding.

If JAMB officially notifies you that you have been rescheduled, your supplementary exam slip is printed from a separate portal which will be provided. This portal only works for candidates JAMB has officially placed in the supplementary schedule. If you were not notified by JAMB, you will not be able to access it.

Important: You must have been officially recorded and acknowledged by JAMB as an affected candidate. If the centre did not file a report with JAMB about your case, you will not qualify.

Problem 6 — The UTME Has Been Postponed (Rumour)

This is not a real problem — but it is causing real panic and needs to be addressed directly.

JAMB has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 UTME has been postponed, describing it as fake and stating clearly that it did not emanate from the Board. All activities on the 2026 UTME continue as scheduled.

JAMB described the notice as malicious and urged candidates and the general public to disregard it entirely.

The exam is happening. April 16 is real. Do not let fake news steal your preparation time.

Rule of thumb: The only official JAMB communication channels are jamb.gov.ng, the Board’s official X handle, and SMS messages sent to the phone number used during registration. Any other source — WhatsApp forwards, Facebook posts, unnamed press releases — should be treated as unverified until confirmed by one of those three sources.

Problem 7 — Fraudsters Claiming to Help With Scores or Centre Changes

JAMB has issued a stern warning to candidates to steer clear of fraudsters, especially those operating on WhatsApp, who falsely claim they can manipulate or inflate scores. The board stressed that such acts are criminal and will attract severe sanctions, including cancellation of registration or withdrawal of results if discovered after the examination.

These people cannot do what they claim. No one outside JAMB can change your score, move your centre, or reschedule your exam. Anyone asking for money to do any of these things is stealing from you.

Block them. Report them. Focus on your preparation.

2026 UTME Timeline — What Remains

Event	Date
Slip Reprinting Open	Now — go print immediately
Deadline to Fix Slip Errors	Before April 16 at your CBT centre
UTME Exam Starts	Thursday, April 16, 2026
UTME Exam Ends	Saturday, April 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Can JAMB change my exam date without telling me?

Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances. Some candidates are moved to a later exam date when something went wrong at their original exam centre — for example a technical failure, a power outage, or another disruption outside their control. If this happens, JAMB will notify you through your registered phone number and email address, and a supplementary slip will be available on the supplementary portal.

What if the name on my slip does not match my ID?

Go to your registration CBT centre immediately with your NIN slip and original registration details. Do not wait until your exam date — by then it will be too late to fix.

Is the UTME postponement news real?

No. The press release circulating online is fake and did not come from JAMB. All arrangements for the 2026 UTME remain on course as scheduled.

Where do I report a problem JAMB has not addressed?

Visit the official JAMB support portal at support.jamb.gov.ng, or walk into any accredited JAMB CBT centre with your registration details and explain the issue in person. Always get a written acknowledgement of any complaint you lodge.

Can I reprint my slip to check if my details have changed?

Yes. You can reprint your slip as many times as you need. The information on it will reflect the most current assignment JAMB has on record for you. Reprint today and compare carefully with your previous copy.

This article was published by CampusNinja.com.ng and last updated on April 11, 2026. Share this with every 2026 UTME candidate you know.

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