JAMB Adjusts Arrival Time For UTME First Session To 7am From 6.30am

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the notice, candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00am, instead of the…...

By Kazeem Kasali

April 13, 2026 10:22 AM GMT+1

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to the notice, candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00am, instead of the earlier communicated 6:30am.

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The Board also confirmed that the exam will commence at 8:30am, with candidates advised to be seated and fully verified before the start time.

JAMB urged all candidates to take note of the change and ensure strict compliance, stressing that lateness could affect their participation in the examination.

Candidates are further encouraged to check their notification slips carefully for full details of their exam schedule, centre, and other relevant instructions.