UTME is a computer-standardised exam for prospective undergraduates in Nigeria, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) oversees this exam. You can check your JAMB exam centre, date and time through the official slip printing portal. Read on to find out more.
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Key takeaways
- Candidates can check their exam centre by logging into the JAMB e-facility portal (www.jamb.gov.ng) using their registration number and password.
- The JAMB exam slip contains important details like the exam date, time, and venue.
- JAMB may send notifications containing exam centre details to the email or phone number used during registration.
- If you’re having trouble accessing the portal, you can visit an accredited JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre where officials can help you print your exam slip.
How do I check the JAMB exam centre, date, and time in 2026?
You will know your exam centre, date, time, JAMB subject combination, and registration number once you have printed out your slip.
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In 2026, JAMB will send you the slip via email a few days before the exam. However, if you cannot find the e-slip email, please visit the JAMB centre near you to request a printed slip or check your JAMB portal for a reprint.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark?
The JAMB cut-off mark for university admission is 150, 100 for polytechnics, and 80 for colleges, while the post-UTME cut-off mark varies with each university. Some schools start with an average mark of 50%, while others have higher cutoff marks.
Always check the post-UTME cut-off mark for the course and school you want before registering for your UTME exam.
How do you properly print a JAMB examination slip?
Printing an examination slip on the official website takes a few seconds. You can follow these simple steps to complete the process:
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- Visit the JAMB portal on JAMB’s official website.
- Scroll down and click on “JAMB SERVICE WEBSITE (E-FACILITY).”
- The system will open a new page.
- Log in to the JAMB portal using your registration email and password.
- Once you have logged in, click on “Print Examination Slip.”
- The system will display your examination slip on the next page.
When is the JAMB 2026 exam starting and ending
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Candidates are advised to monitor official JAMB communications for any updates or changes to the examination schedule.
How do I know my JAMB exam center and date?
You can check your examination date on your JAMB slip. You will receive the slip in your email a few days before your exam. You can also print the slip from the JAMB examination slip printing portal or at your nearest CBT centre.
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How to check the JAMB exam centre online
You will find details about your exam centre, date, time, subject combination, and registration number on your slip. JAMB emails the slip to you a few days before your exam date. Alternatively, get a printed slip from your nearest CBT center or print it from the portal.
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Why can’t I reprint my JAMB slip?
You cannot print your JAMB slip after the exams have begun. It should be a few days before your exam date. If you can’t check your JAMB reprint, activate your browser and try again because you may have deactivated it.
Is there a JAMB centre checker online?
JAMB has listed approved CBT centres on its official website, but one must check their slip to know which centre they will take their exam from.
JAMB UTME exams are not meant to demoralise or scare you. On the contrary, these exams help students discover their abilities, talents, career, and capabilities. You don’t need to be nervous since it is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions, and you do it online.
Please note that university selection is a vast process. Universities not only select those who meet their UTME cut-off marks but also consider if the student meets the course requirements and other factors.
For instance, a university might also enrol students who picked it as their first choice before giving those who selected it as a second option a chance for admission. So, if you fail to get into the school and course of your choice, understand that besides your UTME scores, some factors may have influenced the school’s decision.
JAMB registration centres
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The official website acts as its venue checker. The website lists all accredited CBT centres in 36 states of Nigeria. Below are some of these centres:
List of JAMB CBT centres in Abia State
- Abia State Polytechnic in Aba
- Abia State University International Secondary School in Uturu
- Abia State University in Uturu
- Adventist Secondary Technical College in Owerrinta
- Doreen Institute Of Computer Technologies in Umuahia
- Giant Immaculate School Act Centre in Aba
- Gregory University in Uturu
- AA HeritageAnd Infinity ICT Centre in Aba
- Living Bread International Secondary School in Umuoleke
- Okwyzil Computer Institute in Aba
List of JAMB CBT centres in Abuja
- Digital Bridge Institute in Utako
- Lead the British International School in Gwarimpa
- Best Intellect International Academy CBT in Gwagwalada
- Jamb Professional Test Centre in Bwari
- Jamb Professional Test Centre in Bwari
- Jamb Fct Zonal Office in Garki II
- Christ the King College in Gwagwalada
- Islamic Leadership Academy in Kuje
- Tigh Technologies Limited in Garki
- Sascon International School CBT Centre in Maitama
List of JAMB CBT centres in Lagos
- Adeniran Ogunsanya College Of Education in Lekki Phase I
- JAMB National Headquarters in Ikoyi
- Lakemead Enterprise in Ikeja
- MTI College in Surulere
- New Ocean Comprehensive High School in Ayobo
- Prime Innovation Institute Of Technology in Sangotedo, Lekki
- Universal White Hall College in Agege
- University Of Lagos (Computer Centre) in Akoka
- Yaba College Of Technology in Yaba
- JAMB exam centre in Ajah, Lekki
How do I register for JAMB exams?
First, you must register for your JAMB exam before you can check your exam centre, date, and time. Here are the JAMB exam registration requirements for 2026:
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- JAMB profile code
- Phone number
- Email Address
- O’level/A’level results
- JAMB ePin
- Biodata
Here is how you register for these exams:
- Dial *55019*1*NIN# or *66019*1*NIN# on your phone.
- You will receive your JAMB profile code through SMS.
- Buy a JAMB ePin using your profile code.
- Go to a JAMB CBT centre to fill out your Biodata form and complete your registration.
Here are key things to note when registering for the exam:
- You can register for the exam using awaiting results if you are in Senior Secondary School and upload your results to the portal later when your O’level is out.
- The profile code is a ten (10) digit number, while the National Identification Number (NIN) is an eleven (11) digit code.
- Your JAMB biodata includes your personal information, the institution and course you would like to pursue, and the Nigerian State you wish to take your exams from.
- You should use your email address and password to access your CAPS to accept your admission on the portal.
You are also required to pay:
- ₦50 to generate the profile code
- ₦6,200 registration fee
- ₦4,700 direct entry registration fee
- ₦1,000 mock fee
How to check JAMB exam slip online?
- Visit https://poral.jamb.gov.ng/efacility/, which is the official JAMB result checker.
- Log in to JAMB portal using registration number, email address or GSM number.
- Click on the JAMB examination slip button to display your result.
- Click on the print icon to print your slip via a wireless printer, or select save as PDF to download it to your phone.
- You can visit any printing shop in your neighbourhood and send the PDF file for them to print it for you at an affordable price.
Is it possible to access the JAMB centre online?
You can check the CBT centre where you will sit your exams on the portal. If you are looking for the nearest CBT centre to register for JAMB, check the locations of approved centres countrywide on the website.
Is the JAMB 2026 result out?
The 2026 JAMB results are not out yet. As of this writing, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is currently in the process of registering candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Hope this article has helped you learn how to check your JAMB exam centre, date, and time. You can now comfortably register for your JAMB UTME examinations and check your CBT center on the JAMB portal afterward.
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