JAMB yarn say 2.2 million go write UTME from April 16, make una print slip now

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) don talk say 2.2 million candidates go write this year Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The exam go start April 16 for over 900 computer-based test centres across Nigeria.

JAMB Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, issue statement yesterday for Abuja. Him talk say all wey register for the 2026 UTME must print their notification slips sharp sharp. The board don officially activate the printing of examination slips just one week before the main exam begin.

Candidates suppose visit JAMB website at https://www.jamb.gov.ng and click on “2026 UTME Slip Printing.” That slip na important thing – e contain details of venue, date and time of your examination. E be the thing wey go give you access to enter exam hall.

Fabian Benjamin yarn say: “Candidates are strongly advised to print their examination slips in order to confirm their examination date, venue, and time, as the exercise will be conducted over several days.” The exam go hold from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Each candidate don get specific schedule for their notification slip. This one make person fit reach centre well ahead of examination time. E allow for proper screening and accreditation before exam begin.

JAMB post the announcement for their official X account (@JAMBHQ) on Thursday. The board talk say candidates suppose print their slips early and familiarise themselves with their examination centres ahead of the examination date. This one go help avoid any inconvenience.

Education stakeholders advise candidates to print multiple copies. Make dem verify all details carefully – especially centre location and timing. Keep the slip safe alongside other required items like valid identification and biometric verification tools.

This year examination come with enhanced security measures. JAMB design am to curb all forms of malpractice. The board warn candidates and centre owners to desist from any form of misconduct. Strict sanctions go apply if person do anyhow.

Candidates fit access the slip through the dedicated reprinting portal linked from JAMB homepage. You fit use e-facility platform too. The process typically require candidate registration number, email address, or phone number wey dem associate with their profile.

This year announcement follow the earlier mock UTME wey dem release slips for March. That mock allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the CBT environment before the main thing.

JAMB don warn candidates to ignore any rumours of postponement or fake announcements wey dey circulate for social media. The board reaffirm say the exam go proceed as scheduled.

With over 2.2 million candidates wey go sit for the UTME this year, the board continue to emphasise the importance of early preparation. Dem talk say make everybody adhere to official instructions to ensure smooth and credible examination process.

Candidates wey encounter difficulties printing their slips fit contact JAMB support. You fit visit accredited CBT centre for assistance too. The main thing na make everybody print their slip on time and prepare well for the exam wey dey ahead.