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2.2 million candidates sit for 2026 UTME nationwide

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board launched the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on April 16, with over 2.2 million candidates slated to sit for the test across the country through April 22. The multi‑session exam determines university admission for a vast cohort of

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, commenced nationwide on Thursday, with more than 2.2 million candidates expected to sit for the examination across accredited centers. The examination, organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple sessions scheduled daily. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. […] 2.2 million candidates sit for 2026 UTME nationwide