The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun rescheduling candidates who encountered technical or logistical issues during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This move follows reports of challenges at some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, including system malfunctions, biometric verification failures, network disruptions, and other technical faults.
New Exam Dates and Notifications
Affected candidates have started receiving official notifications from JAMB via email and SMS, detailing their rescheduled examination dates and times. They are advised to immediately reprint their examination slips from the official JAMB portal for full details.
A sample notification reads:
“Your exam has been rescheduled. Your new exam date is Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Kindly visit the official portal to reprint your exam slip for more details.”
Candidates are urged to take these notifications seriously and act promptly.
Why JAMB is Rescheduling
The exercise is part of JAMB’s commitment to fairness, ensuring that no candidate is disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control. Only candidates with verified issues during their original sitting will be rescheduled.
Important Notice
- This rescheduling applies strictly to genuinely affected candidates.
- Candidates who deliberately missed their exam or failed to appear at their assigned centre will not be rescheduled.
What to Do If You Are Affected
- Regularly check your registered email and SMS inbox (including spam/junk folders).
- Visit the official JAMB portal.
- Reprint your examination slip to confirm your new date, time, and venue.
- Prepare well and arrive early at your rescheduled centre.
Still Awaiting Notification?
If you experienced issues but haven’t received an update yet, remain calm. JAMB is processing rescheduling in batches, so notifications may arrive at different times. Continue checking your email and SMS regularly.
Final Advice
This proactive step by JAMB highlights its dedication to giving every candidate a fair chance. Once notified, act quickly, reprint your slip, and prepare adequately for your new examination date.
If you faced any challenges during your exam and need guidance on reprinting your slip, feel free to send a DM.
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