This was contained in a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin.

The board explained that the mop-up exercise is specifically for candidates who registered and took part in the 2026 UTME process but were unable to write the examination due to technical glitches and other issues recorded at certain Computer-Based Test centres.

JAMB recalled that the 2026 UTME held from April 23 to April 29, during which some examination centres experienced technical hitches that disrupted the exercise for several candidates.

The examination body further stated that candidates whose results were withheld over alleged examination misconduct, alongside those who encountered biometric verification problems during the exercise, have also been accommodated in the mop-up test.

“The mop-up examination marks the concluding stage of the yearly UTME exercise and provides an avenue to resolve all pending examination issues involving candidates who appeared for the exercise but faced challenges in writing the test,” the statement said.

JAMB advised affected candidates to start printing their Examination Notification Slips from Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The board also urged candidates to acquaint themselves with their designated examination centres and make necessary arrangements ahead of the examination.

It added that the mop-up exercise would serve as the final opportunity for qualified candidates to participate in the 2026 UTME.

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The announcement was made by the Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during a formal ceremony in Abuja, where he confirmed that the elevation had been approved by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa.

The newly appointed directors are Mrs. Funmilola Fauzziyyah B. Usman, who now heads Information Technology Services; Mr. Abdulsalam Mohammed, appointed Director of Procurement; Mr. Jauro Jamilu, who will oversee the Ilorin Zonal Office; and Mr. Olukayode Dada, now Director of the JAMB Training School in Kaduna.

Speaking at the event, Oloyede congratulated the appointees and urged them to justify the trust placed in them through commitment, discipline, and professionalism.

He emphasized that their new responsibilities require strong integrity and a deeper sense of duty in carrying out their roles.

The Registrar also disclosed that JAMB has submitted a request to the Ministry of Education for the approval of three additional director appointments, adding that further leadership adjustments may follow once approval is granted.

According to the board, the restructuring is part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and ensuring a more efficient and credible admission process into tertiary institutions nationwide.

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In a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Benjamin Fabian, posted via his personal X account, that the board said the purported result, which indicates that a candidate scored 396, was fabricated and did not originate from its system.

“A purported result slip currently being circulated, claiming that a candidate scored 396 in the 2026 UTME, is entirely fake. It is surprising that such a fabrication is being shared by otherwise well-informed Nigerians,” Fabian said.

He explained that UTME results are strictly view-only, noting that the document in circulation appeared on a falsified template.

“Firstly, the Board has clearly stated that UTME results are view-only. The circulated document appears on a fabricated result template, which on its own is sufficient indication that it is not authentic,” he said.

Fabian also pointed out inconsistencies in the registration number displayed on the slip.

“Secondly, the Board’s registration numbers are system-generated and do not follow the pattern ‘20269’ as seen on the fake slip. There are several other inconsistencies that, even at a glance, expose the result as fraudulent,” he added.

The board urged the public to disregard the fake result and rely only on official channels for accurate information, stressing that all UTME results are currently accessible on a view-only basis.

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According to a statement from the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the results are now accessible for candidates to check. However, the option to print result slips has not yet been activated.

The statement further revealed that two examinees along with a parent are presently being held in connection with alleged manipulation of results using artificial intelligence tools and other electronic devices.

JAMB cautioned that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face appropriate legal sanctions.

It also assured the public that the examination process is still ongoing and that additional results will be released progressively.

To access their scores, candidates are instructed to send “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number used during registration.

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The examination, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), began on Thursday April 16, at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide, as candidates sat for their scheduled sessions under strict supervision and updated examination guidelines.

JAMB disclosed that 2,243,816 candidates enrolled for this year’s examination, marking a 10.5 per cent rise compared to the 2.03 million candidates recorded in 2025.

To strengthen the credibility of the process, the board has introduced biometric authentication and live monitoring technology throughout the examination period.

According to JAMB, any candidate whose biometric data fails verification will be rescheduled for another date at designated centres.

Candidates were also instructed to print their examination notification slips from the official JAMB portal to confirm their exam dates, venue, and time, and to report at their centres at least one hour before their allotted session.

State-by-state registration data released by the board showed that Lagos State recorded the highest number of applicants with 381,814 candidates.

It was followed by Ogun with 137,156, Oyo with 122,662, Kaduna with 103,498, and the Federal Capital Territory with 102,961.

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According to a statement posted on its official website on Monday, March 2, 2026, the sale of application documents began today and will close on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The statement reads: “2026 Direct Entry Registration: This is to inform prospective DE applicants that the sale of application documents has commenced today, Monday, 2nd March 2026, and will end on Saturday, 25th April 2026. Please note that this service can be accessed only at our offices nationwide.”

Prospective candidates are advised to obtain their application docum

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