JAMB Mock Exam 2026: Date, Eligibility, Slip Printing and Preparation Tips

JAMB announced on January 26, 2026 that the optional Mock-UTME for 2026 will hold on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The same announcement placed the main UTME window between Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 25, 2026.

What the JAMB Mock Exam Is For

The mock exam is a practice opportunity. It helps candidates experience the CBT environment, test their time management, and spot weak areas before the main examination.

Who Should Expect a Mock Slip

The mock exam is for candidates who selected the optional mock during registration. When JAMB activates slip printing, affected candidates should use only official JAMB channels to check venue and schedule details.

Official 2026 Dates

• Mock-UTME: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Main UTME: Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 25, 2026
• Direct Entry sales window announced by JAMB: Monday, March 2 to Saturday, April 25, 2026

How to Check for Slip Printing

1. Monitor the JAMB e-Facility portal.
2. Use the official mock slip printing page when JAMB enables it.
3. Cross-check any update through the JAMB portal.

How to Prepare Well for the Mock

• Practice in timed CBT format, not only on paper.
• Use the mock to test navigation speed and question selection strategy.
• Revise weak topics before exam week instead of waiting for the slip to drop.
• Plan your route to the centre once your venue is available.

What to Verify on Your Slip

• Your name and registration details
• Exam date and reporting time
• Assigned centre address
• Whether the slip is for mock or the main UTME window

Official Source

JAMB published the 2026 UTME and Mock-UTME schedule in its official bulletin: JAMB Bulletin, January 26, 2026.

Preparing for UTME? Practice with Ulearngo CBT simulations so the mock feels like rehearsal, not your first experience of the system.