The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has commenced the withdrawal of some 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results, with affected candidates set to participate in a mop-up examination expected to hold later this month.
Notifications sent to affected candidates indicated that their previously released results had been withdrawn pending their participation in another examination to be conducted by the Board.
According to the message received by candidates, JAMB stated: “Your 2026 UTME result has been withdrawn. You will be rescheduled for the mop-up exam. Date and time will be communicated accordingly.”
The development has generated reactions among candidates and parents, especially as many had already begun processing admission-related procedures following the release of the UTME results.
Although the Board is yet to issue a comprehensive public statement explaining the reasons behind the withdrawal, the decision is believed to be connected to ongoing verification processes and examination integrity measures.
The mop-up examination is expected to take place during the second week of May as JAMB intensifies preparations for the 2026 admission exercise into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Education stakeholders have urged affected candidates to remain calm and await official communication from the Board regarding the new examination schedule and other necessary guidelines.
The latest development comes amid growing efforts by examination bodies in Nigeria to strengthen credibility, improve transparency, and curb malpractice through stricter monitoring and digital examination systems.
Candidates have also been advised to regularly check their registered phone numbers, email addresses, and JAMB portal profiles for further updates concerning their examination status and rescheduled dates.
JAMB conducts the UTME annually for candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
