ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why candidates are yet to gain access to the portal for printing the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips.
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement released on Tuesday.
According to the board, the delay is due to the recent conclusion of foreign examinations as well as preparations for the mop-up examination for candidates who missed the main UTME through no fault of theirs.
The statement said: “The printing of the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip has not yet been activated.
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“Candidates are kindly urged to be patient as the Board has just concluded the foreign examinations and is also preparing to conduct the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination through no fault of theirs.”
The board further explained that the UTME is a ranking examination, noting that the original result slips also reflect candidates rankings.
“Candidates are reminded that the UTME is a ranking examination, and the Original Result Slip contains the ranking of candidates.
“Consequently, all necessary processes must be completed before the slips can be released,” Benjamin stated.
JAMB assured that the printing portal would be activated once all outstanding processes are concluded.
“As soon as the necessary adjustments are concluded, the printing portal will be activated.
“This will be done shortly, and candidates will be duly informed when to proceed with the printing of their result slips,” the statement added.
The board also apologised for the delay and appealed for patience from candidates and stakeholders.
The delay has sparked reactions on social media, with many candidates expressing concerns over accessing their results for post-UTME screening, admission processes, and changes of course or institution.