JAMB schedules UTME mop-up exam for June 13
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has set June 13, 2026, as the date for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exam. This exam allows candidates who missed or had issues during the main UTME to participate and qualify for tertiary admission. The mop-up exam affects thousands of Nigerian students seeking university placement this year.
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- •JAMB officially announced June 13, 2026, as the mop-up exam date for UTME candidates.
- •The mop-up exam is intended for candidates who could not sit for the main UTME or faced technical problems.
- •The UTME is a key examination for admission into Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions.
- •Thousands of candidates are expected to register for the mop-up exam to secure their admission chances.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If a large number of candidates register for the mop-up exam JAMB may need to increase exam centers and resources, affecting logistics and costs.
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