The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced Saturday, 13 June 2026, as the official date for the 2026 UTME mop up examination.

The mop up exam is for candidates who were unable to complete their UTME during the main examination period despite successfully completing biometric verification. It also covers candidates affected by technical issues, examination disruptions, or other problems recorded during the main exercise.

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For many affected candidates, this examination offers one final opportunity to complete the 2026 UTME process.

Who Will Write the JAMB Mop-Up Examination?

JAMB stated that the mop up examination is strictly for candidates who:

  • Appeared for the 2026 UTME

  • Completed biometric verification

  • Could not sit for the examination due to technical or operational issues

The arrangement also includes candidates whose examination sessions were affected by:

  • Technical problems at CBT centres

  • Biometric verification challenges

  • Withdrawn results linked to examination infractions or irregularities

Only candidates listed by JAMB will be allowed to participate in the mop up examination.

2026 UTME Timeline and Purpose of the Mop Up

The main 2026 UTME was conducted between 16 April and 25 April 2026.

After the examination period, JAMB reviewed reports from affected centres and unresolved candidate cases. The mop up examination now serves as the final stage of the UTME exercise for candidates who could not complete their examination during the main schedule.

JAMB also made it clear that there will be no additional examination after the mop up.

When to Print JAMB Mop Up Examination Slip

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

The slip will contain important details such as:

  • Examination date

  • Centre address

  • Reporting time

  • Candidate information

Candidates are advised to print their slips early and confirm their examination centres before the exam date.

What Candidates Should Do Before the Mop Up Exam

Candidates scheduled for the mop up examination should:

  • Print their examination slips early

  • Confirm their CBT centre location

  • Plan transportation ahead of time

  • Arrive at the centre early on examination day

  • Follow all JAMB examination instructions carefully

Candidates posted to centres outside their usual location should make proper travel arrangements early to avoid missing the exam.

Important Note for Affected Candidates

The 2026 JAMB mop up examination marks the closing stage of the UTME exercise for affected candidates.

Anyone listed for the examination should treat the date as final and prepare seriously. Missing the mop up may mean waiting for another UTME cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the 2026 JAMB mop up examination?
A: The mop up examination will be held on Saturday, 13 June 2026.

Q: Who is eligible for the JAMB mop up exam?
A: Candidates who completed biometric verification but could not sit for the UTME due to technical or other approved issues are eligible.

Q: When can candidates print their mop up examination slips?
A: Candidates can start printing their slips from Saturday, 6 June 2026.

Q: Will there be another UTME after the mop up?
A: No, JAMB stated that the mop up examination is the final stage of the 2026 UTME process.

Q: Does the mop up examination cover candidates with withheld or withdrawn results?
A: Some affected candidates whose cases fall under JAMB’s approved list may be included.

Q: What happens if a candidate misses the mop up examination?
A: The candidate may have to wait for another UTME cycle since JAMB described the mop-up as the final opportunity.

Q: How can candidates confirm if they are eligible for the mop up?
A: Eligible candidates will be able to print their Examination Notification Slip through the JAMB portal.