A candidate has reacted online following the announcement by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) regarding the opening of the portal for printing the 2026 Mop-Up UTME examination slips. The board made the announcement on its official social media page, advising eligible candidates on the necessary steps to take.
JAMB Opens Portal for Mop-Up UTME Slip Printing
In a statement, JAMB informed candidates that they can now print their 2026 Mop-Up UTME examination slips. The examination is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 13th June 2026. The board clarified that the mop-up exam is specifically for candidates who missed the initial UTME examination.
The slip contains essential information, including the examination centre, time, and other important details. JAMB advised candidates to visit the board's website and click on 'Print 2026 Mop-Up UTME Slip' to access and print their slips.
The board strongly urged candidates to print their slips well ahead of the examination date to avoid last-minute difficulties. It also emphasized that the mop-up examination is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to sit for the 2026 UTME. No further examination will be conducted after this exercise.
Candidate Questions JAMB About Original Result
Following the announcement, a candidate with the username @HrKim134 took to the comments section to ask when the original JAMB result for 2026 would be available on the portal. The candidate's question read: "When will original JAMB result be available on the portal @JAMBHQ."
As of the time of this report, JAMB had not responded to the query.
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Additionally, a Nigerian man criticized JAMB's admission cut-off marks after the board announced the minimum scores required for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of nursing. The user @flamezbee shared his opinion on JAMB's X page.



