JAMB reschedules affected candidates to the second week of May 2026.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) confirmed that UTME candidates affected by technical issues in some examination centres will be given a new exam date in May 2026. Affected candidates will be notified via SMS and official JAMB channels.
Thousands of UTME candidates across Nigeria are now expecting official updates after JAMB confirmed that it has rescheduled affected candidates to May 2026 following technical issues recorded in some examination centres. At the same time, attention has shifted to the controversial underage candidate result policy, as JAMB provides fresh clarification on why some candidates cannot access their results.
Here is everything you need to know about the JAMB reschedules affected candidates update, the new exam timeline, and the underage result explanation.
JAMB Reschedules Affected Candidates Due to Technical Issues
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially confirmed that candidates affected by technical glitches during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be rescheduled.
According to JAMB spokesperson, Mr. Fabian Benjamin, the new examination schedule for affected candidates will take place in the second week of May 2026.
This decision follows complaints from candidates who experienced system disruptions at selected CBT centres, which affected their ability to complete the examination smoothly.
When is JAMB rescheduling affected candidates?
JAMB has confirmed that:
Affected UTME candidates will be rescheduled in the second week of May 2026.
However, individual exam dates and centres will not be released publicly. Instead, candidates will receive:
SMS notifications to their registered phone numbers
Updates on their JAMB profile dashboard
Official instructions from JAMB-approved channels
Candidates are strongly advised to ignore unofficial social media updates.
Why did JAMB reschedule some candidates?
The rescheduling was necessary due to:
Technical system failures at selected CBT centres
Disruptions during candidate login or submission
Inability of some candidates to complete their exams
JAMB assured the public that:
No candidate will be disadvantaged
All affected candidates will be given another opportunity
A new schedule will be issued for impacted centres
What candidates should do now
If you were affected:
Keep your registered phone active
Check your JAMB profile regularly
Wait for official SMS notification
Do not re-register or panic
Underage Candidates: JAMB Explains Result Policy
JAMB has also addressed growing concerns about underage candidates who participated in the UTME.
According to the board, underage candidates were allowed to sit for the exam under a signed agreement by parents or guardians, that they will only be allowed to see or view their results if they score at least 320 or above.
Why JAMB hasn’t released results for some underage candidates
JAMB spokesperson, Mr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed:
Underage candidates must score at least 320 (80%) to have their results released.
What this means
If an underage candidate’s result is not released, it means they did not score 320 or above
Parents were informed and signed consent before registration.
Only underage candidates who scored at least 320 in the just concluded UTME exams will see their results. So, if you’re an underage candidate wondering why you haven’t seen your results, the simple answer is because you did not score up to 320 or above, according to a tweet by JAMB spokesperson, Mr Fabian Benjamin.
This policy was introduced to ensure academic readiness for early entrants.
- JAMB reschedules affected candidates to second week of May 2026
- Affected candidates will receive SMS and dashboard notifications
- Technical issues caused disruptions in selected CBT centres
- Underage candidates must score 320+ to access results
- Why you can’t see your underage child’s result is because he or she did not meet required benchmark of 320 or above.
FAQs
When will JAMB reschedule affected candidates?
JAMB will reschedule affected UTME candidates in the second week of May 2026.
How will JAMB notify rescheduled candidates?
Candidates will be notified via SMS and their JAMB profile dashboard.
Why did JAMB reschedule some UTME candidates?
Due to technical issues at selected CBT centres that affected exam performance.
What is the JAMB underage result policy?
Underage candidates must score 320 and above (80%) to have their results released.
Why can’t some underage candidates see their results?
According to JAMB, it means the candidate did not meet the required 320 score benchmark.
Final Note
JAMB has assured candidates that the rescheduling process is part of its commitment to fairness and examination integrity. Affected candidates are advised to remain patient and rely only on official communication channels.