The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mop-Up Exercise, marking a critical milestone in the 2026 admissions cycle.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.
JAMB 2026 MOP-UP RESULTS
If you sat for the 2026 UTME Mop-Up Exam on June 13, 2026, your result is now available. Log in to JAMB’s official result-checking portal immediately and prepare for the next steps in the admission process.
Why Was There a Mop-Up Examination?
The 2026 main UTME was conducted between April 16 and April 23, 2026, across approximately 966 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. However, widespread technical challenges, including server disruptions and biometric verification failures, prevented a significant number of candidates from completing or sitting the examination during the main exercise.
To ensure that no eligible candidate was unfairly denied participation in the admission process, JAMB scheduled a Mop-Up Examination on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The Board made it clear that this would be the final and only additional opportunity for affected candidates, and that no further sitting would be permitted beyond the mop-up date.
Official JAMB 2026 Mop-up Results & Result Printing Announcement
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, confirmed the release of the mop-up results and outlined the next steps:
Candidates who participated in the examination can check their results through the Board’s established result-checking channels. Following the successful conclusion of the mop-up exercise and the release of the results, the Board will commence the ranking of candidates. Thereafter, the printing of results for admission purposes is expected to begin before the weekend.
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB Public Communication Advisor
JAMB also expressed appreciation for the cooperation of candidates and stakeholders:
JAMB appreciates the patience, understanding, and cooperation of all candidates and stakeholders throughout the conduct of the 2026 UTME and the subsequent mop-up exercise.
JAMB Official Statement, June 16, 2026
How to Check Your JAMB 2026 Mop-Up Results
Follow these steps to access your result through JAMB’s official channels:
Send your registration number via SMS to 55019 or 66019
To check on the JAMB portal, see here: JAMB 2026 Results Released: How to Check Your UTME Result (SMS & JAMB Portal Guide)
Important: Only use JAMB’s official channels and beware of fraudulent websites and social media accounts impersonating JAMB.
What Happens Next for JAMB 2026
Mop-Up Examination Conducted: Completed, June 13, 2026
Mop-Up Results Released: Released, June 16, 2026
Candidate Ranking Commences: In Progress, begins immediately
Result Slip Printing: Expected before the weekend
Institutional Screening & Admission: Ongoing
What Is Candidate Ranking and Why Does It Matter?
With the release of both the main UTME and mop-up results, JAMB will now begin the process of ranking all candidates.
Ranking determines admission eligibility. Institutions use rankings, combined with Post-UTME scores, O’Level results, and other criteria, to shortlist candidates for their programmes.
Cut-off marks for Institutions
JAMB has retained the minimum cut-off at 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education for the 2026 cycle.
Change of Course/Institution.
JAMB’s portal for candidates seeking to change their course or institution of choice has already been opened. Candidates are advised to act quickly. Read: JAMB Change of Course and Institution 2026 Now Open: Full Guide for UTME Candidates
Important Advise for All JAMB 2026 Candidates
The 2026 UTME Mop-Up was the final sitting, and no further examinations will be conducted.
Ensure your JAMB profile details (name, O’Level results, institution choice) are accurate and up to date before screening begins.
Begin preparing for your chosen institution’s Post-UTME or Direct Entry screening, as dates are already being announced for schools. Read: How to Prepare for Post UTME 2026
Monitor only official JAMB channels, the JAMB website, and accredited CBT centres for all updates.
Summary: JAMB 2026 UTME
The 2026 UTME remains one of Nigeria’s largest annual examination exercises. Over two million candidates registered and participated nationwide during the main examination window in April.
The technical disruptions that led to the mop-up exercise affected candidates across multiple states, and JAMB’s decision to conduct a supplementary sitting was widely welcomed by parents, candidates, and education stakeholders.
Additionally, authorities reported the arrest of five individuals in connection with an alleged attempt to hack JAMB’s server, an indication of the Board’s increasing vigilance against examination malpractice.
Important Message from JAMB
The Board has expressed gratitude to all candidates and stakeholders for remaining patient through what has been a lengthy but important process. With the mop-up results now out and ranking underway, the focus now shifts squarely to the admission exercise.
Candidates are encouraged to stay alert, check their results without delay, and prepare adequately for the next phase.
ACTION REQUIRED: Check your JAMB 2026 Mop-Up results now via SMS to 55019 or 66019. Result printing through JAMB portal begins before the weekend!
Sources: JAMB Official Statement by Fabian Benjamin (JAMB PCA), June 16, 2026.
This article is based on JAMB’s official press release and corroborated by multiple verified Nigerian news outlets. Always verify information through JAMB’s official channels. Follow https://www.examscholars.com
