The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to reschedule candidates affected by technical disruptions during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board said the decision is aimed at ensuring fairness and giving all candidates equal opportunity to complete their examinations.
Assurance to Affected Candidates
JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, gave the assurance during a monitoring visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education.
He addressed concerns from candidates and parents following disruptions at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Utako, Abuja.According to him, technical challenges are sometimes unavoidable in large-scale examinations but can be effectively managed.
Rescheduling and Mop-Up Plans
Benjamin confirmed that all affected candidates will be rescheduled to sit for the examination at a later date.
He added that the board may assign new centres where necessary to ensure a smooth process.
He also noted that JAMB has existing provisions, including a mop-up exercise, to accommodate candidates who miss their exams due to unforeseen circumstances.
Commitment to Fairness
The examination body emphasised its commitment to ensuring that no candidate is disadvantaged.
JAMB reassured the public that all affected candidates will be captured in the rescheduling process and given another opportunity to write the exam.
Senate Committee Reacts
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Mohammed Dandutse, acknowledged both progress and challenges observed during the exercise.
He expressed confidence that the issues would be addressed and that CBT centres would improve their operations going forward.
UTME Continues Nationwide
The 2026 UTME began nationwide with over two million candidates expected to participate.
Despite isolated disruptions, authorities say monitoring, technical support, and oversight efforts are ongoing to ensure a smooth and credible examination process.
