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JAMB 2026: Complete Update for Every Nigerian Candidate — June 15, 2026

NLTC Team · 15 June 2026 · 9 min read

The 2026 UTME mop-up is done, Direct Entry registration closes today, result slip printing is expected any moment, and a 16-year-old girl topped the entire nation with 372. Here is every JAMB update you need as of June 15, 2026.

Introduction

Today is Monday, June 15, 2026 — and the 2026 JAMB UTME cycle has just crossed a major milestone. The mop-up examination held on Saturday, June 13 and has been successfully concluded. Direct Entry registration closes today. Original result slip printing is expected to be activated any day now. And in the midst of all this, the story of Nigeria's best JAMB scorer in 2026 — a 16-year-old girl who scored 372 out of 400 — has captured national attention and offered every student a powerful lesson in preparation. Here is your complete JAMB update as of today, June 15, 2026.

UPDATE 1: Mop-Up Examination Successfully Concluded — June 13, 2026

The 2026 UTME mop-up examination was successfully conducted on Saturday, June 13, 2026, across designated CBT centres nationwide. JAMB confirmed the conclusion of the exercise in its weekly bulletin issued on Monday, June 15, 2026, stating that the mop-up was organised for candidates with biometric challenges, as well as those who duly signed the attendance register during their earlier scheduled examinations but were unable to sit for the test through no fault of their own.

This brings the entire 2026 UTME cycle — which began with the main examination on April 16, 2026 — to a formal close. There are no further sittings. Any candidate who did not participate in either the main examination or the June 13 mop-up must register afresh for the 2027 UTME.

With the mop-up now concluded, the processing of mop-up results is expected to begin immediately. Once those results are fully processed and ranked alongside the main examination results, JAMB will activate the original result slip printing portal — meaning that moment is now closer than it has ever been.

UPDATE 2: Original Result Slip Printing — Expected Very Soon

As of today, June 15, 2026, the printing of original 2026 UTME result slips has still not been officially activated. However, with the mop-up examination now concluded, JAMB has removed the final obstacle that was standing between candidates and their result slips.

JAMB has consistently explained that the original result slip is a ranking document — it contains each candidate's position relative to every other candidate who sat the 2026 UTME nationwide, and this ranking cannot be finalised until every single candidate's score has been captured. Now that the mop-up is done, the processing and ranking of all results can be completed and the printing portal activated.

Based on JAMB's own communications and the conclusion of the mop-up, candidates should expect the result slip printing portal to go live within the coming days. JAMB will make an official announcement once it is active. When that announcement comes, candidates should:

NLTC will publish an immediate update the moment JAMB activates the printing portal. Monitor this blog and JAMB's official X handle @JAMBHQ closely.

UPDATE 3: Direct Entry Registration Closes TODAY — June 15, 2026

This is extremely time-sensitive. JAMB's Direct Entry (DE) registration deadline is today, Monday, June 15, 2026. This is the extended deadline — JAMB had earlier announced May 22 as the original closing date before extending it to June 15 to accommodate candidates still processing their applications.

If you are eligible for Direct Entry and have not yet completed your registration, you have until the end of today to do so. After today, the portal will close and no further Direct Entry registrations will be accepted for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Who Is Eligible for Direct Entry?

Direct Entry admission allows qualified candidates to gain admission into Nigerian universities at 200 Level — bypassing UTME entirely. You are eligible for Direct Entry if you hold any of the following:

The Direct Entry registration fee is ₦5,700. If you meet any of the above qualifications and have not yet registered, visit any JAMB-accredited CBT centre today with your credentials and complete your registration immediately.

UPDATE 4: Top Scorer in the 2026 UTME — A 16-Year-Old Girl Scored 372 out of 400

One of the most inspiring stories to emerge from the 2026 JAMB season is the story of Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin — a 16-year-old female candidate from Ekiti State who sat the 2026 UTME in Ogun State and emerged as the highest scorer in the entire country with an astonishing 372 out of 400. JAMB unveiled the top scorers at its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions held on May 11, 2026, in Abuja.

Daniella's subject breakdown was remarkable: 98 in English Language, 98 in Chemistry, 94 in Physics, and 82 in Biology. She applied to study Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as her first-choice programme — one of the most competitive courses in the most competitive university in Nigeria.

When asked how she achieved such a score, Daniella credited three things: consistency, strategic studying, and extensive use of past questions. She did not mention magic, connection, or luck. She described a disciplined approach of studying regularly, focusing on the JAMB syllabus and past questions, and showing up prepared on examination day.

The rest of the top five scorers nationwide were:

What is particularly striking about this list is that four of the top five chose STEM courses — Medicine, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Engineering. This reflects the growing ambition and academic sophistication of Nigerian students in the sciences and technology fields.

Daniella's story is a direct and powerful message to every student who doubts whether serious preparation can produce outstanding results: it can, and it does.

UPDATE 5: Summary of All Key JAMB 2026 Positions as of Today

Here is a full summary of where every major JAMB 2026 process stands as of June 15, 2026:

UPDATE 6: POST-UTME Season Is in Full Swing — Act Now

While all of the above JAMB administrative processes continue, the POST-UTME season is already well underway. Dozens of universities have opened their screening portals and several have deadlines approaching imminently. Here is a quick reminder of the most urgent ones:

Major federal universities including UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNIBEN, UNN, ABU, and UNILORIN have not yet opened their POST-UTME portals. These are expected between July and September 2026. Monitor their official websites daily.

Your Action Checklist for This Week

Conclusion

The 2026 UTME cycle is now fully closed. Every candidate who registered and sat for the examination — whether in April or on June 13 — is now in the admission queue. What determines who gets into their preferred institution from this point forward is not JAMB alone but the complete package: JAMB score, O'Level results on CAPS, POST-UTME performance, and how quickly and strategically each candidate navigates the remaining steps of the process.

The story of Daniella Owoeye — who scored 372 at just 16 years old through consistency, strategy, and past question drilling — is a reminder that preparation is everything. At Next Level Tutorial College (NLTC), that is exactly what we provide. Whether you need POST-UTME coaching, help uploading your O'Level results, or guidance on your next steps after JAMB, we are here for you. Reach out to us today and let us help you take this process to the finish line.