NEW SCHEDULED TIME FOR 2026 JAMB CANDIDATES 
Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the scheduled timing for the 2026 UTME, specifically affecting candidates in the first session.
According to an official update released by the board, candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00AM, instead of the earlier communicated 6:30AM.
This change is aimed at ensuring a smoother and more efficient examination process across all centres nationwide.
Updated First Session Schedule
Arrival Time: 7:00AM (Previously 6:30AM)
Exam Start Time: 8:30AM
Exam End Time: 10:30AM
No Need to Reprint Exam Slips
JAMB has clearly stated that candidates do not need to reprint their examination slips, as the adjustment only affects the arrival time and does not alter any other details already provided.
Candidates are therefore advised to stick with their existing slips and simply take note of the updated arrival time.
Full 2026 UTME Daily Schedule
Monday – Thursday
Session 1: Arrival – 7:00AM | Start – 8:30AM | End – 10:30AM
Session 2: Arrival – 9:00AM | Start – 11:00AM | End – 1:00PM
Session 3: Arrival – 11:00AM | Start – 1:30PM | End – 3:30PM
Session 4: Arrival – 2:00PM | Start – 4:00PM | End – 6:00PM
Friday Schedule
Session 1: Arrival – 7:00AM | Start – 8:30AM | End – 10:30AM
Session 2: Arrival – 9:00AM | Start – 11:00AM | End – 1:00PM
Session 3: Arrival – 11:00AM | Start – 1:30PM (Reserved) | End – 3:30PM (Reserved)
Session 4: Arrival – 2:00PM | Start – 4:00PM | End – 6:00PM
Even though am not writing JAMB ,this is very useful.Thanks for always keeping us informed sir