If you registered for the 2026 UTME and you’re still waiting to find out your exam centre, your date, and your exact time — this is the article you’ve been looking for. The JAMB examination slip reprint is not a formality. It is the single most important document you will need to walk into that CBT hall, and missing the window to print it could cost you an entire examination year.
Here’s everything you need to know — the confirmed dates, the portal link, the step-by-step process, and the mistakes that trip thousands of candidates every year.
So, When Exactly Does JAMB Slip Reprint Begin in 2026?
JAMB has officially announced that candidates can begin reprinting their 2026 UTME examination slips from April 9, 2026, according to a notice released by the examination body. Some sources cite April 10th as related activation dates for different sessions of the portal, so the safest advice is to attempt access from April 9 onward and keep checking if the live button hasn’t appeared for your session yet.
The main 2026 UTME examination window runs from April 16 to April 25, 2026. That gives candidates roughly one week between the reprint opening date and the first day of exams — which sounds like enough time, but really isn’t once you factor in portal congestion, internet issues, and the sheer number of candidates nationwide trying to access the same system.
Print your slip the moment the portal goes live. Don’t wait.
Why Your Registration Slip Is Not Enough
This is the part most first-time UTME candidates get wrong. The slip you received during registration — the one with your registration number and passport photo — does not tell you where you’re writing your exam or what day you’ve been scheduled.
JAMB assigns CBT centres and specific exam dates after registration closes. The entire logistics process — distributing over a million candidates across hundreds of centres in different states — happens in the background. Your examination slip (the reprinted one) is the document that reveals your allocated centre, date, time slot, and seating instructions. Without it, you will be turned away at the gate. It’s as simple as that.
Where to Go: The Only Portal That Matters
There is only one legitimate place to reprint your 2026 JAMB examination slip:
HERE
You can also access it through your JAMB e-Facility account at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng to verify your details first before printing.
Avoid any third-party website that asks you to pay a “token fee” or charges you to access your slip. Reprinting directly from the JAMB portal is completely free. Cyber café operators may charge you a small service fee for using their computer and printer, but the slip itself costs nothing.
How to Reprint Your Slip in Three Clean Steps
The process is straightforward once the portal is live:
Step 1: Visit the official JAMB slip printing portal at the link above. Make sure pop-ups are enabled on your browser — the slip opens as a PDF in a new tab.
Step 2: Enter your JAMB Registration Number, the email address you used during registration, or your phone number. Any one of these will pull up your record.
Step 3: Click “Print Examination Slip.” Your slip will load on screen. Download it as a PDF immediately, and print at least two physical copies — one for the exam hall and one backup.
That’s it. You can reprint as many times as you need before your exam date. The information on the slip will remain the same every time.
What You’ll Find on the Slip — and Why Each Detail Matters
Your reprinted examination slip contains:
- Your full name and registration number — must match your ID card exactly
- Your exam date and time slot — some candidates write in the morning session (8:00 AM), others in the afternoon (12:00 PM or later)
- Your CBT centre name and full address — this is what you use to locate your venue
- Your subject combinations
- Biometric and entry instructions
Study the centre address carefully. In large cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, centres can be far from where a candidate lives. Knowing your centre address a week before the exam gives you time to physically locate it, plan your transport, and avoid the disaster of showing up late or at the wrong location.
The Mistakes That Cost Candidates Their Spot Every Year
Waiting until the day before the exam. Portal traffic spikes massively in the 24-48 hours before the exam. Servers slow down, pages time out, and some candidates never successfully print before their session begins.
Using an unofficial website. There are dozens of websites designed to look like JAMB platforms. Some charge fees, others collect your personal data. Always verify the URL — the real portal ends in jamb.gov.ng.
Not cross-checking details. Names are sometimes misspelled. Centre allocations occasionally have errors. If you notice a discrepancy, report it immediately to a JAMB state office or a registered CBT centre — not social media.
Printing on poor-quality paper. Your slip needs to be legible. Faded or smudged prints have caused candidates to be delayed at the gate during biometric verification. Print clearly.
A Note on the 2026 Mock UTME
For candidates who opted into the Mock UTME, that examination already held on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Mock slip printing opened from March 23, 2026. If you missed the mock, the main exam is what counts — focus your energy there.
Your Next Move Starts Today
The 2026 UTME examination slip reprint portal opens from April 9, 2026. You have the portal link, you have the steps, and you now understand exactly why this matters. Do not leave it for the last minute.
Bookmark the official printing portal right now:
CLICK HERE
Check it from April 9. Print as soon as it’s available. Locate your centre before exam day. Give yourself every advantage you can — because the exam itself is hard enough without logistical stress stealing your focus.
You’ve prepared for months. Don’t let something as preventable as a missing slip get in the way of your result.
