{"id":11659,"date":"2026-06-17T06:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/?p=11659"},"modified":"2026-06-17T06:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:05:05","slug":"jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/","title":{"rendered":"JAMB 2026 Mop-Up Results Released: Result Printing Notice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#JAMB_2026_MOP-UP_RESULTS\" >JAMB 2026 MOP-UP RESULTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Why_Was_There_a_Mop-Up_Examination\" >Why Was There a Mop-Up Examination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Official_JAMB_2026_Mop-up_Results_Result_Printing_Announcement\" >Official JAMB 2026 Mop-up Results & Result Printing Announcement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#How_to_Check_Your_JAMB_2026_Mop-Up_Results\" >How to Check Your JAMB 2026 Mop-Up Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#What_Happens_Next_for_JAMB_2026\" >What Happens Next for JAMB 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#What_Is_Candidate_Ranking_and_Why_Does_It_Matter\" >What Is Candidate Ranking and Why Does It Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Cut-off_marks_for_Institutions\" >Cut-off marks for Institutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Change_of_CourseInstitution\" >Change of Course\/Institution.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Important_Advise_for_All_JAMB_2026_Candidates\" >Important Advise for All JAMB 2026 Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Summary_JAMB_2026_UTME\" >Summary: JAMB 2026 UTME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-mop-up-results-released\/#Important_Message_from_JAMB\" >Important Message from JAMB<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, by the Board\u2019s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JAMB_2026_MOP-UP_RESULTS\"><\/span>JAMB 2026 MOP-UP RESULTS <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you sat for the 2026 UTME Mop-Up Exam on June 13, 2026, your result is now available. Log in to JAMB\u2019s official result-checking portal immediately and prepare for the next steps in the admission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"JAMB 2026 UTME Mop-Up Results Released \" class=\"wp-image-11664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-1288x725.webp 1288w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5-880x495.webp 880w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cbtshot-5.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Was_There_a_Mop-Up_Examination\"><\/span>Why Was There a Mop-Up Examination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official JAMB 2026 Mop-up Results & Result Printing Announcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB\u2019s Public Communication Advisor, confirmed the release of the mop-up results and outlined the next steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who participated in the examination can check their results through the Board\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB Public Communication Advisor<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JAMB also expressed appreciation for the cooperation of candidates and stakeholders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> JAMB Official Statement, June 16, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_JAMB_2026_Mop-Up_Results\"><\/span>How to Check Your JAMB 2026 Mop-Up Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps to access your result through JAMB\u2019s official channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send your registration number via SMS to 55019 or 66019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check on the JAMB portal, see here: <a href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-2026-results-released-how-to-check-your-utme-result-sms-jamb-portal-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11187\">JAMB 2026 Results Released: How to Check Your UTME Result (SMS & JAMB Portal Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important<\/strong>: Only use JAMB\u2019s official channels and beware of fraudulent websites and social media accounts impersonating JAMB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/250px-Official_JAMB_logo.png\" alt=\"JAMB portal result checking \" class=\"wp-image-11665\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_Next_for_JAMB_2026\"><\/span>What Happens Next for JAMB 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mop-Up Examination Conducted: Completed, June 13, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mop-Up Results Released: Released, June 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidate Ranking Commences: In Progress, begins immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result Slip Printing: Expected before the weekend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Institutional Screening & Admission: Ongoing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Candidate_Ranking_and_Why_Does_It_Matter\"><\/span>What Is Candidate Ranking and Why Does It Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the release of both the main UTME and mop-up results, JAMB will now begin the process of ranking all candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranking determines admission eligibility. Institutions use rankings, combined with Post-UTME scores, O\u2019Level results, and other criteria, to shortlist candidates for their programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut-off_marks_for_Institutions\"><\/span>Cut-off marks for Institutions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JAMB has retained the minimum cut-off at 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education for the 2026 cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_of_CourseInstitution\"><\/span>Change of Course\/Institution. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JAMB\u2019s portal for candidates seeking to change their course or institution of choice has already been opened. Candidates are advised to act quickly. Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/jamb-change-of-course-and-institution-2026-now-open-full-guide-for-utme-candidates\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11323\">JAMB Change of Course and Institution 2026 Now Open: Full Guide for UTME Candidates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Advise_for_All_JAMB_2026_Candidates\"><\/span>Important Advise for All JAMB 2026 Candidates <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 UTME Mop-Up was the final sitting, and no further examinations will be conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure your JAMB profile details (name, O\u2019Level results, institution choice) are accurate and up to date before screening begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin preparing for your chosen institution\u2019s Post-UTME or Direct Entry screening, as dates are already being announced for schools. Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-post-utme-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11249\">How to Prepare for Post UTME 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monitor only official JAMB channels, the JAMB website, and accredited CBT centres for all updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_JAMB_2026_UTME\"><\/span>Summary: JAMB 2026 UTME <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 UTME remains one of Nigeria\u2019s largest annual examination exercises. Over two million candidates registered and participated nationwide during the main examination window in April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The technical disruptions that led to the mop-up exercise affected candidates across multiple states, and JAMB\u2019s decision to conduct a supplementary sitting was widely welcomed by parents, candidates, and education stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, authorities reported the arrest of five individuals in connection with an alleged attempt to hack JAMB\u2019s server, an indication of the Board\u2019s increasing vigilance against examination malpractice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-3.jpeg\" alt=\"JAMB 2026 mop-up exaresults released \" class=\"wp-image-11206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-3.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-3-300x151.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Message_from_JAMB\"><\/span>Important Message from JAMB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates are encouraged to stay alert, check their results without delay, and prepare adequately for the next phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACTION REQUIRED: <\/strong>Check your JAMB 2026 Mop-Up results now via SMS to 55019 or 66019. Result printing through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamb.gov.ng\/efacility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JAMB portal <\/a>begins before the weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources: JAMB Official Statement by Fabian Benjamin (JAMB PCA), June 16, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is based on JAMB\u2019s official press release and corroborated by multiple verified Nigerian news outlets. Always verify information through JAMB\u2019s official channels. Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examscholars.com\">https:\/\/www.examscholars.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. 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