The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced an adjustment to the arrival schedule for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting all examination classes.
The replace, which modifies the primary session arrival time from 6:30am to 7:00am and revises different session timelines, was disclosed in an official assertion shared on the Board’s X deal with. The adjustment follows considerations raised over early morning reporting occasions and logistical coordination challenges skilled in earlier workouts and mock examinations.
JAMB said: “Consideration 2026 UTME Candidates: That is to inform you of a slight adjustment to the arrival scheduled time, significantly for the primary session, which is now 7:00am as in opposition to the sooner revealed 6:30am, whereas the scheduled begin time for the session is now 8:30 am and finish time”
In line with the Board, Session 1 will now maintain from 8:30am to 10:30am. Session 2 is scheduled for 11:00am to 1:00pm, Session 3 will run from 1:30pm to three:30pm, whereas Session 4 is mounted for 4:00pm to six:00pm. Friday sittings will keep the construction, although Session 3 has been designated as reserved.
The UTME stays a nationwide computer-based examination carried out yearly by JAMB for admission seekers into universities, polytechnics, and faculties of schooling throughout Nigeria.
Over time, the Board has carried out tighter scheduling techniques and biometric verification procedures to reinforce transparency, curb malpractice, and guarantee correct candidate identification at examination centres.
JAMB additional urged candidates to strictly adhere to the revised timetable, emphasizing the significance of early arrival for verification and different preparatory checks earlier than every session begins.
Ademide Adebayo
Times Nigeria