JAMB says printing of 2026 UTME original result slips has not started yet, urging candidates to remain patient pending mop-up exams
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has asked candidates to remain patient as the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips has not yet been activated.
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JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, explaining that the delay is linked to the conclusion of foreign examinations and ongoing preparations for a mop-up exercise for candidates who missed the main examination due to circumstances beyond their control.
“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.
The board explained that the UTME operates as a ranking examination, adding that the original result slip contains candidates’ rankings, which makes it necessary to complete all processes before release.
“Candidates are reminded that the UTME is a ranking examination, and the Original Result Slip contains the ranking of candidates. Consequently, all necessary processes must be completed before the slips can be released,” Benjamin stated.
JAMB assured candidates that the printing portal would be activated once all adjustments are concluded, adding that applicants would be informed when to proceed.
“As soon as the necessary adjustments are concluded, the printing portal will be activated. This will be done shortly, and candidates will be duly informed when to proceed with the printing of their result slips,” the statement added.
The board apologised for the delay and appealed for understanding from candidates and stakeholders.
The development has triggered frustration among candidates online, many of whom said they need access to their results for post-UTME applications, admissions processes, and course or institution changes.
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JAMB had earlier pegged the 2026 university admission cut-off mark at 150.
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