JAMB Explains Delay in Release of 2026 UTME Original Result Slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has appealed to candidates to remain patient as the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips has not yet been activated.
JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the board, the delay is linked to the recent conclusion of foreign examinations and preparations for the mop-up examination scheduled for candidates who were unable to participate in the main UTME through no fault of theirs.
“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,” the statement read.
JAMB explained that the UTME is a ranking examination and that the original result slips contain candidates’ rankings, making it necessary for all admission-related processes to be completed before the slips can be released.
“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,” Benjamin added.
The board assured candidates that the printing portal would be activated once all required adjustments had been concluded.
“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,” the statement said.
JAMB also apologised for the delay and appealed for understanding from candidates and stakeholders.
The development has sparked frustration among some candidates, many of whom say they urgently need access to their scores for post-UTME screening, admission processing, and change of course or institution applications.
The board had earlier fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for university admissions in 2026.