JAMB Timetable for 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the timetable for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Below are the important dates all candidates are advised to note carefully.

• UTME Registration Begins: 26th January, 2026
• Deadline for Mock Selection: 16th February, 2026
• Sale of E-Pins Ends: 26th February, 2026
• UTME Registration Ends: 28th February, 2026
• Sale of Direct Entry (DE) Forms Begins: 2nd March, 2026
• Sale of Direct Entry (DE) Forms Ends: 25th April, 2026
• Mock Examination Date: 28th March, 2026
• Printing of Examination Slips: To be announced
• Main UTME Examination Begins: 16th April, 2026
• Main UTME Examination Ends: 25th April, 2026

JAMB important Dates for 2026 UTME

We strongly advise all candidates to complete their registration early and begin preparations ahead of time. Staying informed and prepared is key to success in the UTME.

All the dates have been confirmed, and details on each of the activities can be reviewed at this link; JAMB 2026 Registration Document – Step-By-Step Application Guide

Further updates, including the date for printing examination slips, will be communicated as soon as they are officially announced.

JAMB important Dates for 2026 UTME