Candidates seeking to print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Original Result Slips will have to wait longer, as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has confirmed the printing portal remains inactive pending the completion of outstanding examination processes.

JAMB's Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle, noting that the board had just concluded foreign UTME examinations and was also preparing to conduct a mop up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination through no fault of theirs.

Benjamin explained that the delay was tied to the nature of the UTME as a ranking examination, stating that all necessary processes must be finalised before result slips can be made available to candidates.

"The printing of the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip has not yet been activated. Candidates are kindly urged to be patient as the Board has just concluded the foreign examinations and is also preparing to conduct the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination through no fault of theirs," he stated.

The JAMB spokesperson further clarified that the Original Result Slip carries candidates' rankings, making it essential for every adjustment to be completed before the portal goes live.

"Candidates are reminded that the UTME is a ranking examination, and the Original Result Slip contains the ranking of candidates. Consequently, all necessary processes must be completed before the slips can be released," Benjamin said.

He assured candidates that an announcement would be made once the portal was ready for use.

"As soon as the necessary adjustments are concluded, the printing portal will be activated. This will be done shortly, and candidates will be duly informed when to proceed with the printing of their result slips," he added.

Benjamin also apologised to affected candidates and appealed for their understanding over the delay.