The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for the delay in the activation of the portal for the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slips.
The statement, issued by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the delay followed the conclusion of foreign examinations and ongoing preparations for a mop-up exercise for candidates who missed the main UTME due to circumstances beyond their control.
According to the Board, “The printing of the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip has not yet been activated.”
“Candidates are kindly urged to be patient as the Board has just concluded the foreign examinations and is also preparing to conduct the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination through no fault of theirs,” it added.
The statement further explained the nature of the examination process, noting that “Candidates are reminded that the UTME is a ranking examination, and the Original Result Slip contains the ranking of candidates. Consequently, all necessary processes must be completed before the slips can be released.”
JAMB assured candidates that the printing portal would be opened once final adjustments are concluded, urging applicants to await further notice. The Board also expressed regret over the delay and appreciated the understanding of the candidates.