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JAMB 2026 UTME Starts April 16 — Exam Slip Not Out Yet

Published on Apr 8, 2026 • Education

If you’re preparing for the 2026 UTME, here’s the latest update you need to know The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scheduled the 2026 UTME to begin on April 16, 2026. However, as of now, exam slip printing has not officially started. Some candidates may receive email or SMS notifications from JAMB, but not everyone gets them. That’s why we’ve created this monitoring update — to keep you informed the moment slip printing begins. Why the JAMB Exam Slip Matters Your exam slip is very important because it contains: Your exam date Your exam time Your exam centre (venue), Without it, you won’t know where or when to write your exam — so don’t joke with it! When Will JAMB Slip Printing Start? Right now, there’s no official confirmation that printing has started. But since the exam is just around the corner, we expect it to go live any moment from now. We’re actively monitoring the situation and will update you immediately once candidates start confirming that printing has begun. What You Should Do Right Now While waiting, here are smart steps to stay ahead: 1. Keep checking for updates regularly 2. Don’t rely only on SMS or email — check back frequently so you don’t miss out. 3. Watch what other candidates are saying 4. As soon as printing starts, candidates usually confirm quickly. Stay alert. 5. Keep your JAMB registration number ready You’ll need it immediately once the portal opens for printing, Prepare Smart While You Wait. Instead of stressing, use this time to sharpen your preparation: Download the Allcbts JAMB CBT Mobile App for practice on your phone Use the Allcbts JAMB CBT Software on your computer for a real exam feel, Join a JAMB WhatsApp group to ask questions and get quick answers from other candidates 🤝 Help Other Candidates Stay Updated If you notice that slip printing has started or you’ve successfully printed yours: Share it in the comment section Include helpful details like your date, time, and centre Your update could help thousands of other candidates stay informed in time. Final Advice Stay calm, stay ready, and stay connected. Updates can drop at any moment, and being informed early gives you an advantage. We’ll keep watching closely and update you immediately once JAMB activates the slip printing portal — so keep checking back!