JAMB Adjusts UTME Arrival Time for First Session to 7am

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 UTME, particularly for the first session. Candidates are now expected to arrive by 7:00 am instead of the earlier 6:30 am.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The examination will commence at 8:30 am and end at 10:30 am. Candidates do not need to reprint their examination slips following the adjustment. The UTME is scheduled to hold from April 16 to April 25, 2026.

Key Points:

The adjustment follows feedback on early morning travel challenges and safety concerns.
The full timetable includes four sessions running Monday to Friday.
The change applies specifically to the first session.
Candidates do not need to reprint their slips.
The board aims to ensure smoother operations at CBT centres nationwide.

Sources: Punch Newspapers