JAMB has announced a slight adjustment to the scheduled timing for the 2026 UTME, particularly affecting candidates in the first session. According to an official update shared by JAMB, candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive at their centres by 7:00AM, instead of the earlier communicated 6:30AM.
Updated First Session ScheduleArrival Time: 7:00AM (previously 6:30AM)Exam Start Time: 8:30AMExam End Time: 10:30AMJAMB emphasized that candidates do not need to reprint their examination slips, as the adjustment does not affect other details already provided.Summary of new schedule
📅 Full Daily Schedule (Monday – Thursday)Session
1: Arrival – 7:00AM | Start – 8:30AM | End – 10:30AM Session
2: Arrival – 9:00AM | Start – 11:00AM | End – 1:00PM Session
3: Arrival – 11:00AM | Start – 1:30PM | End – 3:30PM Session
4: Arrival – 2:00PM | Start – 4:00PM | End – 6:00PM
📅 Friday Schedule Session
1: Arrival – 7:00AM | Start – 8:30AM | End – 10:30AMSession
2: Arrival – 9:00AM | Start – 11:00AM | End – 1:00PM Session
3: Arrival – 11:00AM | Start – 1:30PM (Reserved) | End – 3:30PM (Reserved) Session 4: Arrival – 2:00PM | Start – 4:00PM | End – 6:00PM
Remember, you don’t need to reprint your JAMB exam slip.
The new schedules will apply automatically as already indicated on your exam slip.