The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained why candidates are yet to access the printing portal for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips.
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the board, the delay is linked to the conclusion of foreign examinations and 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.
“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.”
JAMB explained that the UTME remained a ranking examination and that the original result slips would include the ranking of candidates.
“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.
The board assured candidates that the portal would be activated once all pending processes had been completed.
“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.
JAMB also apologised for the delay and appealed to candidates and stakeholders for understanding.
The delay has triggered reactions from candidates on social media, with many expressing concerns over the need to access their scores for post-UTME screening preparations, admission processing and change of course or institution applications.
