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LATEST: JAMB and POST-UTME Updates Every Nigerian Student Needs to Know Today — June 3, 2026

NLTC Team · 3 June 2026 · 10 min read

From LASU and FUNAAB opening their POST-UTME portals to JAMB releasing 279 withheld results and the mop-up exam confirmed for June 13 — here is every major update for Nigerian students as of today, June 3, 2026.

Introduction

The 2026/2027 admission season is picking up serious momentum this week. Several major universities have just opened their POST-UTME portals, JAMB has released a batch of previously withheld results, the mop-up examination date of June 13 is now confirmed and less than two weeks away, and more schools are announcing their screening details daily. This is your complete update as of Tuesday, June 3, 2026. Read everything carefully — some of the deadlines listed here are only days away.

JAMB UPDATE 1: 279 Previously Withheld UTME Results Released

In a significant development that has brought relief to thousands of anxious candidates, JAMB has released 279 UTME results that were earlier withheld for investigation over suspected examination malpractice.

JAMB disclosed that the decision followed a detailed review of cases flagged during and after the conduct of the examination. The board explained that while some results were released after investigators found no prima facie evidence against the affected candidates, others had been cancelled where malpractice was established.

Results from centres placed under scrutiny by JAMB's live monitoring team or those linked to adverse reports will remain withheld pending the conclusion of investigations. This means that if your result is still showing as pending, it does not automatically mean you were involved in malpractice — but it does mean JAMB's investigation involving your centre is still ongoing.

"Results from centres where the Board's live monitoring team observed suspicious activities, or where adverse reports were received, remain withheld pending further investigation." — JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin

JAMB advised candidates whose results are still pending to check their status by sending "UTMERESULT" to either 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration. If your result is still not showing after doing this, continue to monitor your JAMB profile at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and watch for further announcements from the board.

JAMB UPDATE 2: Mop-Up Exam Is June 13 — Notification Slip Printing Opens June 6

As previously announced, JAMB has confirmed Saturday, June 13, 2026 as the date for the 2026 UTME mop-up examination. This is for candidates who presented themselves and were biometrically verified at a CBT centre during the main examination window but were unable to sit the exam due to technical failures or other disruptions beyond their control — as well as candidates whose results were withdrawn and who have been rescheduled.

Affected candidates must print their mop-up notification slip from Saturday, June 6, 2026 — just three days from today. The notification slip will contain your assigned examination centre, date, and time. Do not attempt to show up on June 13 without it.

JAMB has been emphatic: there will be no further opportunity to sit the 2026 UTME after June 13. Candidates who miss the mop-up will have to register afresh for the 2027 UTME. If you are an affected candidate, treat the next ten days as the most important of your academic year so far.

JAMB UPDATE 3: Result Slip Printing — What to Expect After June 13

The printing of original 2026 UTME result slips — which JAMB had initially announced for May 18 before the delay — has still not been activated as of today. JAMB has explained that the result slip is a ranking document, meaning it cannot be finalised until every candidate's score, including mop-up participants, has been captured and processed.

Based on JAMB's own timeline, candidates should expect the result slip printing portal to be activated sometime after mid-June 2026, once mop-up results have been fully processed. NLTC will publish an immediate update the moment JAMB makes the official announcement. In the meantime, your SMS score result remains valid proof of your JAMB performance for all current POST-UTME registration purposes.

NEW: Universities That Have Just Opened Their POST-UTME Portals This Week

Lagos State University (LASU) — Form Out NOW, Closes June 23

This is urgent. Lagos State University has opened applications for the 2026/2027 Admission Screening Exercise for UTME and Direct Entry candidates. Online registration runs from Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at midnight. That means the portal opened today and will close in exactly 20 days.

Candidates must achieve a minimum of 195 marks in UTME to qualify for LASU's POST-UTME screening. LASU's cut-off of 195 is one of the highest among state universities in Nigeria, reflecting the intense competition for places at this Lagos-based institution. Candidates who meet the threshold should register immediately at lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening. Do not wait — this portal closes on June 23 and LASU will not reopen it for latecomers. Fee: ₦2,000.

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) — Form Out, Opens June 2

FUNAAB has announced that registration for its POST-UTME screening exercise commenced from Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Candidates who made FUNAAB their institution of first choice in the 2026/2027 UTME and scored 160 and above are eligible to apply.

The application fee is ₦2,000 for POST-UTME registration plus a ₦3,000 portal access fee, excluding Remita charges. Candidates are also reminded that Direct Entry candidates must submit their transcripts to the Registrar not later than Friday, July 31, 2026. Apply at the FUNAAB official portal at funaab.edu.ng.

Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) — Form Out This Week

KWASU has released its UTME and Direct Entry admission screening form for the 2026/2027 academic session. Kwara State University is a growing institution with strong programmes in Law, Business, Sciences, and Education. Minimum JAMB cut-off is 160. Visit kwasu.edu.ng to apply. Fee: ₦2,000.

University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) — Form Out, Screening Ongoing

The University of Abuja has officially announced the start of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry online screening for the 2026/2027 academic session. The general UNIABUJA cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 session is 180. However, it is important to understand that what UNIABUJA calls its screening is a document verification and scoring process where O'Level grades and UTME scores are combined to determine admission eligibility — rather than a written test. Candidates targeting UNIABUJA should not prepare for a written aptitude test. Instead, ensure your O'Level results are correctly uploaded on JAMB CAPS, as they form a key part of your admission score. Apply at uniabuja.edu.ng. Fee: ₦2,000.

Rivers State University (RSU) — Form Out, Closes June 7, Screening September 9

RSU's POST-UTME portal opened on May 18, 2026 and closes on Sunday, June 7, 2026. That is four days from today. If you chose RSU and have not yet registered, do so immediately. The cut-off mark is 190 for all faculties, making RSU one of the higher-threshold state universities in Nigeria. RSU's POST-UTME screening test for the 2026/2027 academic session will commence on September 9, 2026. Apply at rsu.edu.ng. Fee: ₦2,000.

Niger Delta University (NDU) — Portal Opens June 1

NDU's POST-UTME portal opened on Monday, June 1, 2026. Candidates who made NDU their first choice and scored 150 marks and above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to apply. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age as at September 30, 2026. The application fee is ₦2,000. Apply at the NDU official portal.

Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology — Form Out This Week

This newly established institution has released its POST-UTME admission form for the 2026/2027 academic session. Visit the university's official portal for course offerings, cut-off marks, and application details.

Previously Announced Schools Still Accepting Applications

In addition to the newly released portals above, the following schools announced earlier in May remain open for applications. Check their deadlines carefully — some are closing very soon:

Major Schools Whose Forms Are NOT Yet Out — But Expected Soon

Nigeria's most competitive federal universities have not yet opened their POST-UTME portals. Based on the pattern of previous years, these institutions are expected to release their forms between June and August 2026:

If your school is on this list, monitor its official website and social media pages daily. When high-demand schools like UNILAG and UI open their portals, they attract hundreds of thousands of applicants within hours. Being ready to register the same day the form drops is not an exaggeration — it is a necessity.

Your Complete Action Checklist for This Week

With so much happening simultaneously, here is exactly what you should be doing right now:

Conclusion

The pace of the 2026/2027 admission season is accelerating rapidly this week. New portals are opening daily, critical deadlines are only days away, and the mop-up examination is less than two weeks from today. The candidates who secure admission this cycle will not be the ones who waited — they will be the ones who acted quickly, prepared seriously, and stayed informed at every stage of the process.

At Next Level Tutorial College (NLTC), we are committed to keeping you updated with every major JAMB and admission development as it happens. We will publish the next update as soon as more schools release their POST-UTME forms or JAMB makes a new announcement. If you need POST-UTME coaching, admission guidance, or support with any part of this process, reach out to us today. We are here to help you get in.