Why Release Of 2026 UTME Original Result Slips Has Been Delayed – JAMB

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates to remain patient until the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips is activated. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, recently had his say via a press statement issued, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the delay is due to the conclusion of foreign examinations and preparations for the mop-up examination for candidates who could not participate in the main examination through no fault of theirs.

He added that since the original result slip contains candidates’ rankings, all processes must be completed before the slips are released.

His words, “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.

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.

As soon as the necessary adjustments are concluded, the printing portal will be activated. This will be done shortly, and candidates will be duly informed when to proceed with the printing of their result slips.”

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