JAMB 2026 Time Update: See New Session Hours

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for the first session of the 2026 UTME.

The updated arrival time for Session 1 is now 7:00am, not 6:30am as stated earlier. The scheduled start time remains 8:30am, while the session will end at 10:30am.

JAMB also stated that candidates do not need to reprint their examination slips.

What changed in the JAMB 2026 UTME time schedule

The change affects the first session arrival time.

Earlier time:

• Arrival: 6:30am

New time:

• Arrival: 7:00am
• Start time: 8:30am
• End time: 10:30am

That is the key update; every 2026 UTME candidate in the first session should take note.

Do candidates need to reprint their slips

No.

JAMB made it clear that candidates do not need to reprint their slips after this adjustment. The Board wants candidates to follow the updated time as announced.

JAMB 2026 UTME scheduled times from Monday to Thursday

Session 1

• Arrival: 7:00am
• Scheduled start time: 8:30am
• Scheduled end time: 10:30am

Session 2

• Arrival: 9:00am
• Scheduled start time: 11:00am
• Scheduled end time: 1:00pm

Session 3

• Arrival: 11:00am
• Scheduled start time: 1:30pm
• Scheduled end time: 3:30pm

Session 4

• Arrival: 2:00pm
• Scheduled start time: 4:00pm
• Scheduled end time: 6:00pm

JAMB 2026 UTME scheduled times for Friday

Session 1

• Arrival: 7:00am
• Scheduled start time: 8:30am
• Scheduled end time: 10:30am

Session 2

• Arrival: 9:00am
• Scheduled start time: 11:00am
• Scheduled end time: 1:00pm

Session 3

• Arrival: 11:00am
• Scheduled start time: 1:30pm (Reserved)
• Scheduled end time: 3:30pm (Reserved)

Session 4

• Arrival: 2:00pm
• Scheduled start time: 4:00pm
• Scheduled end time: 6:00pm

What 2026 UTME candidates should keep in mind

Candidates in the first session should arrive by 7:00am. They should also note that the session starts at 8:30am and ends at 10:30am.

For other sessions, the timetable remains as listed by JAMB. Friday also keeps the same general structure, though Session 3 is marked Reserved.

This update is small, yet it matters; a missed time can create stress no candidate wants on an exam day.

Final note on the JAMB 2026 UTME time update

JAMB has adjusted the first session arrival time to 7:00am and has told candidates not to reprint their slips. Every candidate should check the session timing carefully and follow the updated schedule.

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