The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) hereby issues a formal clarification to prospective candidates, parents, and tertiary institutions regarding the current timeline for the activation of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result printing portal.
The Board notes the growing anticipation among admission seekers nationwide, particularly given that the Original Result Slip is a critical, mandatory credential for upcoming Post-UTME registration, institutional screening exercises, and final admission clearance.
REASONS FOR THE TEMPORARY PORTAL DELAY
In an official statement issued by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB explained that the printing portal remains unactivated due to ongoing administrative and statistical processing:
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Foreign Examinations & Data Harmonization: The Board has only recently concluded the administration of the 2026 UTME for candidates in foreign centers. These international results must be fully integrated into the national database.
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Upcoming Mop-Up Examination: Arrangements are currently being finalized to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who, through no fault of their own, experienced verified technical challenges and were unable to sit for the main UTME.
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The Ranking Nature of the UTME: JAMB emphasizes that the UTME is fundamentally a ranking examination. The Official Original Result Slip does not merely show a raw score; it reflects a candidate’s comprehensive national ranking and relative performance metrics. Therefore, printing cannot commence until every single candidate’s score is captured to ensure mathematical and statistical equity.
DIRECTIVE TO CANDIDATES AND STAKEHOLDERS
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Exercise Patience: All 2026 UTME candidates are strongly urged to remain patient and avoid panic. The necessary backend processes are being expedited to ensure data integrity.
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Official Notification: The Board assures the public that once the mop-up examinations are concluded and national rankings are fully computed, the printing portal will be activated immediately. A formal public announcement will be issued at that time.
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Beware of Speculation: Candidates are advised to rely strictly on official JAMB channels and verified bulletins for updates, rather than unverified third-party platforms or unauthorized cybercafés.
The Board remains committed to maintaining transparency, equity, and absolute accuracy throughout the 2026/2027 admission cycle.
Signed:
Management
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
