JAMB Mop-Up Slip Printing Guide for 2026 UTME Candidates: Steps, Portal Access and Key Details

The JAMB Mop-Up Slip for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is now available for printing, and every eligible candidate needs to act immediately. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board opened its portal for mop-up slip printing following an official announcement by JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirming that affected candidates can now access and download their examination notification slips ahead of the mop-up examination scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

If you were unable to sit for the main 2026 UTME due to technical challenges, or your biometric verification could not be completed during the original examination, this mop-up exercise is specifically for you. More importantly, JAMB has made it clear that this is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to participate in the 2026 UTME. There will be no further examination after June 13. That single fact should tell you everything you need to know about how seriously you should treat this.

Do not wait. Print your slip today.

What Is the JAMB Mop-Up Slip and Why Does It Matter

This notification slip is your official examination document. It is the physical or printed proof that you are a confirmed participant in the 2026 mop-up UTME, and it contains every piece of information you need to show up at the right place at the right time.

According to JAMB, the notification slip carries the following details:

• Your examination centre name and address
• Your examination date
• Your scheduled examination time
• Important instructions for the conduct of the exercise

Without this slip, you cannot write the examination. Arriving at a mop-up centre without a printed notification slip is the fastest way to be turned away at the gate, regardless of how eligible you are. Nigerian examination centres do not improvise on exam day. Print it, keep it safe, and carry it with you on June 13.

Who Is Eligible for the 2026 JAMB Mop-Up Examination

Before you attempt to access the portal, confirm that you fall within the eligible categories JAMB has defined. Not every candidate who wants a second chance qualifies. The mop-up is strictly for:

Candidates who could not sit for the main UTME due to technical challenges. The 2026 UTME was affected by widespread technical disruptions that left many candidates unable to complete or even begin their examinations. If you were directly affected by those system failures, you are one of the primary beneficiaries of this mop-up exercise.

Candidates whose biometric verification could not be completed during the main examination. Biometric capture at UTME centres sometimes fails due to equipment issues, network problems, or other factors outside the candidate’s control. If your biometric data was not successfully recorded during the original sitting, you qualify for the mop-up.

JAMB has also described the mop-up as an exercise for candidates who missed the earlier UTME through no fault of their own. That phrase is important. If you simply did not show up or were absent for personal reasons unrelated to technical failure, the mop-up may not apply to your situation.

How to Print Your JAMB Mop-Up Slip: Step-by-Step

The printing process is straightforward when you follow the correct steps. Here is exactly how to access and download your notification slip from the official JAMB portal.

1. Open your browser and go to the official JAMB website at jamb.gov.ng
2. Look for the banner or button that reads “Print 2026 Mop-Up UTME Slip” on the homepage
3. Click on the link to open the slip printing portal
4. Enter your JAMB registration number or your registered email address in the field provided
5. Click the “Print Examination Slip” button to generate your slip
6. Review the slip carefully to confirm your centre, date, and time details are correct
7. Print the slip and store it in a safe, dry place until examination day

A few practical things to keep in mind before you start. First, use your official JAMB registration number exactly as it appears on your original registration documents. Entering incorrect digits is the most common reason candidates cannot retrieve their slips on the portal. Second, use a browser on a laptop or desktop computer if possible. Mobile browsers sometimes have difficulty with JAMB portal pages, especially during high-traffic periods close to an examination date.

If you encounter any issues printing, JAMB has advised candidates to contact the board’s official helpline or visit the nearest JAMB state office for assistance.

Online vs Offline Printing: Which Option Works Best

This is a practical question worth addressing directly, especially for candidates in areas with unreliable internet connectivity.

The honest recommendation is this: if you have stable internet access and a functioning printer at home, print from your own device. You control the paper quality, the print clarity, and the timing. If you do not have a printer at home, visit a reputable business centre, cyber cafe, or school computer lab. Carry your JAMB registration number and email address written down before you go so there is no confusion at the counter.

What you should absolutely avoid is waiting until June 12, the day before the examination, to print. JAMB portal traffic spikes dramatically the night before major examinations. Slow load times, server timeouts, and connectivity failures are almost guaranteed. Print at least three to four days before the examination date.

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What to Check on Your JAMB Mop-Up Slip After Printing

Printing the slip is only half the job. Once it is in your hands, take two minutes to verify every detail on the document before you leave the printer.

Examination Centre. Confirm the centre name and address. If the location is unfamiliar to you, look it up on Google Maps or ask someone who knows the area. JAMB’s official advice is to physically visit your examination centre before the exam day if at all possible. Knowing the route in advance eliminates one major source of morning anxiety.

Examination Date. The mop-up is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026. If the date on your slip does not reflect this, flag it immediately by contacting JAMB.

Examination Time. UTME sessions are time-slotted. Your slip will indicate whether you are sitting in the morning or afternoon session. Arriving at your centre for the wrong session is a disqualifying error.

Your Full Name and Registration Number. These should match your original JAMB registration details exactly. Any discrepancy between what is on the slip and what is in the JAMB system needs to be resolved before examination day, not on it.

If any detail on your printed notification slip looks incorrect or inconsistent, contact JAMB directly through the official helpline before June 13. The board has state offices across Nigeria where candidates can walk in for in-person support.

What Happens If You Miss the Mop-Up Examination

This is the part that deserves the most direct answer possible.

JAMB has stated clearly and repeatedly that the mop-up examination is the last opportunity for eligible candidates to sit for the 2026 UTME. No further examination will be conducted after June 13, 2026. That is not boilerplate. It is a firm position from the board.

Missing the mop-up means you will not have a 2026 UTME score to submit for the 2026/2027 university admission cycle. That has downstream consequences for your JAMB CAPS profile, your post-UTME eligibility at any institution, and your entire admission timeline. You would need to register again for the 2027 UTME, which means another registration fee, another year’s wait, and another admissions cycle.

The stakes are as high as they get for a single printed document. If you are eligible, print your JAMB Mop-Up Slip now and protect it until June 13.

Key Reminders Before Examination Day

Beyond the slip itself, here is what every mop-up candidate needs to have organised before Saturday, June 13.

Arrive early. JAMB and examination centre supervisors consistently advise candidates to arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled session time. Late arrivals are typically denied entry once the examination begins.

Carry valid identification. Your JAMB Mop-Up Slip alone is not sufficient in most cases. Carry a valid government-issued ID such as your National Identity Card, voter’s card, international passport, or driver’s licence alongside your printed slip.

Leave your phone and electronic devices behind or secured. Mobile phones are not permitted in CBT examination halls. Most centres have designated waiting areas or storage points, but policies vary. Confirm your centre’s rule in advance.

Know your centre’s location the night before. Traffic, transport delays, and getting lost are the three most common reasons candidates miss examinations in Nigeria. Solve all three the night before June 13 by confirming your route and arranging your transport.

Conclusion

The JAMB Mop-Up Slip for 2026 UTME candidates is available now on the official JAMB portal at jamb.gov.ng. Every eligible candidate, whether affected by technical failures during the main examination or biometric verification issues, must print this slip before the June 13 examination date. There are no extensions and no alternative arrangements after this exercise closes.

Print your JAMB Mop-Up Slip today, verify every detail on it, locate your examination centre, and arrive prepared on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This is the final window the board has made available. Use it.