JAMB debunks rumour on the postponement of 2026 UTME

The attention of the appropriate authorities has been drawn to a malicious press release currently circulating, which falsely claims that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been postponed.

The general public, particularly prospective candidates, are hereby informed that the said press release is fake and did not emanate from any official source.

Candidates and stakeholders are strongly advised to disregard the misinformation and rely only on verified and official communication channels for updates regarding the 2026 UTME.

The date for the commencement of the main exam remains April 16th. Candidates are advised to take the preparations for the exam more seriously. Get the SchoolGist JAMB CBT Mobile App for android phones or the SchoolGist JAMB CBT Software for Computer systems. Both contain over 60,000 JAMB past questions and answers to help you get adequately ready for the exam.  Candidates can also join the SchoolGist JAMB WhatsApp group where JAMB 2026 candidates or prospective students of a particular school can ask questions, share their concerns and get instant answers. CLICK HERE to join.