JAMB has announced a slight adjustment to the scheduled timing for the 2026 UTME, particularly affecting candidates in the first session. According to an official update shared by JAMB, candidates scheduled for the first session are now expected to arrive at their centres by 7:00AM, instead of the earlier communicated 6:30AM.


Updated First Session Schedule
- Arrival Time: 7:00AM (previously 6:30AM)
- Exam Start Time: 8:30AM
- Exam End Time: 10:30AM
JAMB emphasized that candidates do not need to reprint their examination slips, as the adjustment does not affect other details already provided.
Summary of new schedule
📅 Full 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
Remember, you don't need to reprint your JAMB exam slip. The new schedules will apply automatically as already indicated on your exam slip.
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