2.2m candidates set for UTME 2026

Author: AyobamiPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

Education

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that over 2.2 million candidates will participate in the UTME 2026, scheduled from April 16 to 22 across 966 accredited Computer-Based Test centres. JAMB has delisted 23 centres due to poor performance during the mock exam and implemented enhanced security measures to prevent malpractice. Candidates are required to print their examination notification slips and familiarize themselves with their centres to avoid last-minute issues.

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