JAMB

JAMB has officially adjusted the arrival and session times for the 2026 UTME starting April 16. The first session arrival time has moved from 6:30am to 7:00am, with a scheduled start time of 8:30am. All candidates must take note of this change before exam day. Key Highlights Updated UTME Session Times — Monday to Thursday…

The 2026 UTME starts on Thursday, April 16. You have 72 hours left. This is not the time to start new topics or panic about what you have not covered. It is the time to consolidate what you already know, sharpen your exam strategy, and make sure nothing practical stands between you and a strong…

Writing the UTME is only the beginning. What you do in the weeks after your exam determines whether you actually get admitted. Most candidates who lose their admission in Nigeria do not lose it because of a low score — they lose it because they missed a step, waited too long on CAPS, or did…

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 JAMB slip reprinting portal is under serious stress right now because over 2.2 million candidates are trying to access it at the same time. If the page is loading slowly, throwing errors, or not opening at all, you are not alone and your registration is not lost. Work through every fix in this guide…

Your CBT centre name and full address are printed on your JAMB Examination Slip — that is the only official source. You cannot know your centre from registration alone. This guide shows you exactly how to find your centre, confirm it is still active, and physically locate it before April 16. Key Highlights Why Your…

You must bring your printed JAMB Examination Slip to your CBT centre on exam day — without it, you will not be allowed in. Beyond the slip, there are other items you must have and a list of things that will get you disqualified if found on you. This checklist covers everything. Key Highlights Items…

Post-UTME registration is done on each university’s own admissions portal — not on the JAMB website. Every school runs its own process, sets its own fee, and opens and closes its registration window independently. This guide walks you through the complete registration process, what to prepare, how payment works, and the mistakes that get candidates…

If your JAMB score did not meet the cut-off for your chosen school or course, or you simply changed your mind after registration, you can change your institution and course of study through the JAMB portal at a fee of N2,500. This window opens after JAMB results are released and stays open for a limited…

Your JAMB 2026 result is checked online at results.jamb.gov.ng using your registration number. Results are also sent by SMS to the phone number you registered with, and can be accessed via USSD without internet. This guide covers all three methods, what to do if your result is not showing, and how to interpret your score…