The UTME mock is a pre-examination test organized by JAMB every year for candidates who will be taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates were asked to indicate their interest in taking part in the mock exam during the first wave of UTME registration. This 2026 JAMB mock will be held on Saturday, 28th March, 2026.

For the records, the mock exam is not compulsory. The score is not added to the main exam and it is not a requirement to participate in the main exam.

The main purpose of the mock examination is to enable candidates to assess their level of preparation and acquaint themselves with the computer-based test environment. The mock examination was introduced in 2017 to allow all candidates to have hands-on experience with the system, especially those not conversant with computers.

The mock exam is also an avenue for JAMB to test all systems in all centres to ensure they work efficiently for the main exam. It also prepares the CBT centres and gives them an insight into how they should handle candidates in the main exam.

The printing of the 2026 JAMB UTME mock exam slip has NOT begun yet. The mock exam slip will indicate the venue and time of the exam for eligible candidates. Updates on the printing of exam slips will be provided as soon as it commences.

Whether or not you are taking the mock exam, you can have the same experience and achieve the same mock exam objective with the JAMB CBT Mobile App for mobile phones or the JAMB CBT Software for computer systems. The app and software have a similar interface to the one that JAMB will use in the main exam. You can set your mock questions, test yourself and see how prepared you are for the main exam.

As the JAMB mock approaches, candidates should expect updates on the mock exam slip printing and procedures, what to look out for during the mock exam, and a section to allow all JAMB mock candidates to meet online and interact. There will also be a post for candidates to give updates before the mock begins, from the moment they get to the venue, as well as a post for candidates to narrate their experiences after the mock exam. Additionally, a thread will be available for candidates to provide questions they came across during the mock exam.

You can also practise with our CBT Exam Website or the TestDriller JAMB CBT Software (mobile & PC). For quick drills, try our Memory Game Room. Updates: Facebook Page.