Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has updated its Computer-Based Test (CBT) schedule nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), adjusting the arrival time for candidates in the first session.
In a notice issued on Monday via its official X handle, JAMB announced that first-session candidates are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier scheduled 6:30 a.m.
The board said the first session examination will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m., while other sessions in the daily timetable have also been adjusted to ensure smoother operations across CBT centres nationwide.
“Attention 2026 UTME Candidates: This is to notify you of a slight adjustment to the arrival scheduled time, particularly for the first session, which is now 7:00am as against the earlier published 6:30am, while the scheduled start time for the session is now 8:30 am and end time 10:30 am,” the notice read.
JAMB clarified that candidates do not need to reprint their examination slips following the revision, as the change affects only arrival timing.
According to the board, the adjustment follows repeated concerns raised by candidates and parents over the difficulties associated with very early morning travel, including safety risks before dawn and transport challenges for those coming from distant areas.
The revised timetable forms part of preparations for the 2026 UTME, which is scheduled to run from April 16 to April 25 across the country.
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