JAMB Orders 2026 UTME Candidates to Print Exam Slips Ahead of Test

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•JAMB issued the directive to print examination slips on April 9, 2026.
•The examination slips contain candidates' registration details and exam schedules.
•On April 11, 2026, JAMB delisted 23 CBT centres across 11 Nigerian states due to technical problems.
•Several other CBT centres received sanctions for similar issues affecting the 2026 UTME.
•Candidates must present printed examination slips to gain access to their designated test centres.

What Could Happen If...

▸If JAMB provides alternative CBT centres for candidates from delisted centres affected candidates will be able to sit for the UTME without delay, maintaining fairness in the admission process.

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🏛Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Full list of 23 CBT centres JAMB delisted in 11 states AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)UTME 2026: JAMB delists 23 CBT centres, sanctions many others over technical issues AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)UTME 2026: JAMB directs candidates to print examination slips AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has instructed all 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates to print their examination slips ahead of the exam. This step is crucial for candidates to gain entry to the examination centres and confirms their registration details. The directive follows JAMB's recent delisting of 23 CBT centres due to technical issues, raising concerns about alternative arrangements for affected candidates.