JAMB Offers Second Chance: Mop-Up Exams for Absent UTME Candidates

JAMB Announces Mop-Up Exams for Absent Candidates LAGOS, NIGERIA—May 23, 2025—The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a mop-up examination for candidates who missed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to unforeseen circumstances. This announcement comes as a relief to many students who were unable to sit for the exam. The mop-up exam will provide a second chance for these students to pursue their higher education goals. Francis Itum, a Nigerian content creator, shared the news on social media, generating significant interest and reaching a wide audience. "JAMB Chairman just declared that they are going to set exams for those that missed their UTME exam," Itum stated in his video. The video quickly went viral, highlighting the importance of the news and the relief it brings to affected students. The specific dates and locations for the mop-up exam are yet to be announced by JAMB, but the announcement itself has already brought a wave of optimism and renewed hope to countless students across Nigeria.