The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up exercise for affected candidates.

The examination is for candidates who presented themselves for the main UTME, were biometrically verified, but could not sit for the exam due to technical challenges or other related issues at their centres.

JAMB announced the date in a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. The Board said the mop-up examination would serve as the final phase of the 2026 UTME process and would address outstanding cases involving candidates who were unable to complete the examination despite reporting for it.

Who Is Eligible for the 2026 UTME Mop-Up Exam?

The mop-up examination is not for every candidate who wrote the 2026 UTME. It is specifically for candidates who showed up for the examination, went through biometric verification, but were unable to take the test.

JAMB said affected candidates include those who faced technical difficulties at their centres, candidates whose examination process was disrupted, and those whose cases were formally listed by the Board for the mop-up exercise.

The Board also noted that some results were withdrawn over examination infractions, while some candidates who presented themselves could not be verified biometrically. These cases have also been captured for the mop-up process.

When Will Candidates Print Their Examination Slips?

Affected candidates are expected to begin printing their Examination Notification Slips from Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The slip will contain important details such as the candidate’s examination centre, time and other instructions for the mop-up test. Candidates are advised to print the slip early and carefully check their exam schedule before June 13.

Why the Mop-Up Examination Matters

The mop-up examination is important because it gives affected candidates another opportunity to complete the 2026 UTME process. Without it, candidates who missed the exam through no fault of their own could be unfairly locked out of the admission cycle.

It also allows JAMB to close unresolved cases from the main examination while maintaining the credibility of the UTME process.

For candidates, the key message is simple: only those officially listed by JAMB should expect to take part in the mop-up examination. Those candidates should monitor JAMB’s portal and print their notification slips from June 6.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Affected candidates should confirm their status through official JAMB channels, print their examination notification slips from June 6, and arrive early at their assigned centres on June 13.

They should also ensure they follow all biometric and examination rules, as JAMB has linked some withdrawn results to examination infractions.

Conclusion

JAMB’s June 13 mop-up examination gives affected 2026 UTME candidates a final opportunity to complete the examination process. The exercise is targeted at candidates who appeared for the main exam but could not sit due to technical, biometric or other recognised issues.

With notification slip printing scheduled to begin on June 6, candidates should act early, confirm their details and prepare properly for the mop-up examination.

FAQs

When is the 2026 UTME mop-up examination?

The 2026 UTME mop-up examination will hold on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

When can candidates print their mop-up examination slips?

Affected candidates can begin printing their Examination Notification Slips from Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Who is eligible for the JAMB mop-up examination?

The exam is for candidates who presented themselves for the 2026 UTME, were biometrically verified, but could not sit the examination due to technical or related issues.

Is the mop-up examination for all JAMB candidates?

No. It is only for candidates officially listed by JAMB as affected by unresolved examination challenges.

Why did JAMB schedule a mop-up examination?

JAMB scheduled the mop-up exam to resolve outstanding cases from the 2026 UTME and give affected candidates a chance to complete the process.