The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), particularly for the first session.
In a notice shared on its official X platform, the board announced that candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier 6:30 a.m.
The exam will still begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.
“Attention 2026 UTME Candidates: This is to notify you of a slight adjustment to the arrival scheduled time, particularly for the first session, which is now 7:00am as against the earlier published 6:30am, while the scheduled start time for the session is now 8:30 am and end time 10:30 am,” the notice read.
JAMB also clarified that candidates do not need to reprint their exam slips.
The adjustment follows concerns raised by candidates and parents over early morning travel challenges, especially safety and logistics.
Monday – Thursday Schedule
| Session | Arrival Time | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Session 2 | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Session 3 | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Session 4 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Friday Schedule
| Session | Arrival Time | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Session 2 | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Session 3 | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM (Reserved) | 3:30 PM (Reserved) |
| Session 4 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
