The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scheduled Saturday, June 13, 2026, for candidates who missed the main UTME sitting to take the mop-up examination.
The board announced the date to give affected candidates another opportunity to sit for the entrance test into Nigerian universities. JAMB conducts the UTME twice yearly, with the mop-up session typically held weeks after the main examination for those who could not participate due to various reasons.
Candidates who miss the main UTME window often cite technical hitches, illness, or logistics challenges as reasons for their absence. The mop-up examination serves as a safety net for such candidates, allowing them to gain admission in the same year rather than waiting until the following cycle.
More details about registration procedures and requirements for the mop-up examination are expected from JAMB in the coming months as the date approaches.
