The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a last-minute adjustment to the timetable for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The update introduces slight changes to the daily session structure just days before the nationwide exam begins at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
Under the revised schedule, candidates will sit for the exam in four sessions each day from Monday to Thursday.
Session 1 will run from 8:30am to 10:30am, followed by Session 2 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Session 3 is slated for 1:30pm to 3:30pm, while Session 4 will take place between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Candidates are also required to arrive earlier than their exam time.
Reporting times have been fixed at 7:00am (as against the previous 6:30am) for the first session, 9:00am for the second, 11:00am for the third, and 2:00pm for the final session.
For Fridays, the timetable remains mostly unchanged but includes a key adjustment.
While Session 1 and Session 2 will follow the same timing as other weekdays, Session 3 has been designated as reserved, scheduled between 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Session 4 will still hold from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
JAMB has urged all candidates to double-check their assigned session details ahead of the exam and to strictly follow the updated schedule, emphasising that punctuality and compliance are crucial for a smooth examination process nationwide.
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10:30 am. Please note that you need not reprint your slip. Thank you.
— JAMB (@JAMBHQ) April 13, 2026
