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JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by AnonPoet(op): 7:17am On Apr 14

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a revision to the schedule for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting those assigned to the first session of each exam day.

In a statement released via its official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the examination body disclosed that candidates scheduled for the morning session are now expected to arrive at their Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the previously announced 6:30 a.m.

Despite the change in arrival time, JAMB confirmed that the examination will still commence at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 10:30 a.m. as earlier scheduled.

According to the board, the UTME will continue to run in four daily sessions from Monday to Friday across accredited CBT centres nationwide. It explained that the adjustment was introduced to improve operational efficiency and ensure a smoother conduct of the examination.

JAMB also noted that the revision was influenced by feedback from candidates and parents, particularly concerns about the difficulties associated with early morning travel, including safety and transportation challenges.

The board further clarified that candidates are not required to reprint their examination slips following the adjustment.

It added that the 2026 UTME is scheduled to take place between Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 25, 2026, urging candidates to strictly adhere to the updated timing and arrive promptly to avoid disruptions.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Yemmysworld91: 1:17pm On Apr 14

Not bad. But what's the difference between 6:30 and 7am? Who sleeps well on the day he or she has exam. grin

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Ftc

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by J0HNNY(m): 1:20pm On Apr 14

E no concern me... Me and jamb don part ways...

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Sonnobax15(m): 1:21pm On Apr 14

Jamb is one of the most useless entities we have in Nigeria. The corruption within that organization dey run competition with the corruption within INEC.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by pafra(m): 1:24pm On Apr 14

With All the insecurity all over the country, you still expect children to be on the the road before 6 am.

8 am could have been better

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Treasure17(m): 1:26pm On Apr 14

J0HNNY:
E no concern me... Me and jamb don part ways...

But you might have younger ones, neighbors who are not aware of this adjustment.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by edwardaigb: 1:48pm On Apr 14

God grant my son success in the examination.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by akanjikokoro: 1:49pm On Apr 14

Best of Luck to all applicants.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by DeltaBachelor(m): 1:52pm On Apr 14

Okay. Wishing the forthcoming Jambitos/Jambites/UTME candidates the very best in their exams

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by tobeezman: 1:54pm On Apr 14

Can I still write Jam at 42?

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by shortgun(m): 1:59pm On Apr 14

JAMB should be scrapped.

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Chikarata2020(m): 2:12pm On Apr 14

If jamb is a serious organization, their exam score suppose to be dropping the same day one finished their exam and a portal were one can go and see the questions they answered correctly and wrongly should made available. But all their process is filled with inconsistency

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Oxb90: 2:31pm On Apr 14

I wish my daughter luck as she writes this year JAMB. Amen.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Lawalemi(m): 3:27pm On Apr 14

This is slightly okay. My daughter is scheduled for 6.30am and I've been wondering who make these decisions for JAMB

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by femi4: 3:56pm On Apr 14

A sign of disaster just around the corner

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by segyoms: 4:41pm On Apr 14

Jamb .. wishing all applicants success

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by EmmaLege: 5:06pm On Apr 14

Na dem sabi. Anyhow dem like

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by banom(m): 6:35pm On Apr 14

edwardaigb:
God grant my son success in the examination.

God don't grant anyone success on an exam. Your son better make sure he studied well. God does not have hand in examination. You study, you pass, you fail to study, you fail.

I come in peace though.

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Lanre4uonly(m): 6:58pm On Apr 14

All the best to the candidates sitting for the exam.

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Dgift(f): 9:01pm On Apr 14

Good one from Jamb
Still the whole world need Jesus

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by CJStarz: 9:34pm On Apr 14

edwardaigb:
God grant my son success in the examination.

Amen!
Wishing same for my 2 children

J

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Digmygold: 7:31am On Apr 15

banom:
God don't grant anyone success on an exam. Your son better make sure he studied well. God does not have hand in examination. You study, you pass, you fail to study, you fail.

I come in peace though.

God does even after studying hard you need God. Last year glitches made intelligent and focused students score 147 and below. Luckily after their outrage they were allowed to re-take the UTME and some scored above 300.

I come in peace too.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by ChidiebereS(m): 1:53pm On Apr 15

banom:
God don't grant anyone success on an exam. Your son better make sure he studied well. God does not have hand in examination. You study, you pass, you fail to study, you fail.

I come in peace though.

Can I ask you a question? Have you seen students who studied well, and still ended up in failure huh

My brother, there are powers that negate people's success, despite their efforts. That's why one needs to call upon God.

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by ChidiebereS(m): 1:55pm On Apr 15

Dgift:
Good one from Jamb
Still the whole world need Jesus

That's true, Gift. I just quoted someone up here, on the importance of calling upon God.

We need Jesus, no matter what.

By the way, are you single by chance?

Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by Dgift(f): 5:22pm On Apr 17

ChidiebereS:
That's true, Gift. I just quoted someone up here, on the importance of calling upon God.

We need Jesus, no matter what.

By the way, are you single by chance?

Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha
Am almost 15 years in marriage

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Re: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule by ChidiebereS(m): 5:41pm On Apr 19

Dgift:
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha
Am almost 15 years in marriage

Oh. That's wonderful. Many fruitful years in Jesus Christ's name. Amen!

Your text was seasoned with grace, and I couldn't help but ask. cheesy

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