JAMB Extends Examination Timetable For 2026 Mock UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates scheduled for the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will spend more time in the examination compared to previous years.

The Board made the announcement on Monday via its weekly bulletin.

Traditionally conducted over two hours, the Mock UTME has been extended to four hours for the 2026 exercise, according to the bulletin.

“This adjustment is designed to give candidates ample opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment.”

Accordingly, it said two Mock UTME sessions will be held on Saturday, 28 March 2026, to provide candidates with sufficient exposure ahead of the main examination. Candidates will participate in both sessions consecutively.

“The first session will run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:a.m., followed by the second session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“Candidates are therefore advised to take note of the extended duration for the 2026 Mock UTME,” it added.

The Board also announced that all candidates who indicated interest in the Mock UTME during registration are required to participate in the exercise.

“Absence from the Mock UTME after indicating interest will attract appropriate consequences.”