The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise, bringing relief to thousands of candidates who participated in the supplementary examination.

According to reports by major Nigerian news outlets, including The Punch and Premium Times, the examination body announced that candidates can now access their results through JAMB’s designated channels.

The mop-up examination was organized for candidates who missed the main UTME due to verified reasons, as well as those affected by technical issues and other challenges during the initial exercise.

JAMB said the release of the results marks another step in concluding the 2026 admission process, urging candidates to promptly check their scores and follow updates regarding admission procedures.

Education stakeholders cited by several media organizations noted that the release of the mop-up results is crucial for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions across the country, as universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education continue their screening and admission processes.

The examination body also reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency and credibility in the conduct of public examinations, while warning candidates to rely only on official platforms for result verification and admission-related information.

With the latest development, affected candidates can now assess their performance and prepare for the next stage of the admission exercise as institutions begin to finalize their admission lists.