<p data-path-to-node="1">The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight but significant adjustment to the daily schedule for the ongoing <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="140">2026 UTME</strong>. This change primarily affects the arrival time for candidates in the early morning session.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">In an official update, JAMB confirmed that first-session candidates are now expected to arrive at their various CBT centres by <strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="127">7:00 AM</strong>, a shift from the previously mandated 6:30 AM.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="4">The New Daily Examination Schedule</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="5">This updated timetable applies to all examination days, including <strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="66">Saturdays</strong>. While the arrival time has shifted, the actual exam durations remain the same.</p>
<h4 data-path-to-node="6">Monday &ndash; Thursday &amp; Saturday Schedule</h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 1:</strong> Arrival: 7:00 AM | Start: 8:30 AM | End: 10:30 AM</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 2:</strong> Arrival: 9:00 AM | Start: 11:00 AM | End: 1:00 PM</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 3:</strong> Arrival: 11:00 AM | Start: 1:30 PM | End: 3:30 PM</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 4:</strong> Arrival: 2:00 PM | Start: 4:00 PM | End: 6:00 PM</p>
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<h4 data-path-to-node="8">Friday Schedule</h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 1:</strong> Arrival: 7:00 AM | Start: 8:30 AM | End: 10:30 AM</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 2:</strong> Arrival: 9:00 AM | Start: 11:00 AM | End: 1:00 PM</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 3:</strong> Arrival: 11:00 AM | Start: 1:30 PM (Reserved) | End: 3:30 PM (Reserved)</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Session 4:</strong> Arrival: 2:00 PM | Start: 4:00 PM | End: 6:00 PM</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="11">Do You Need to Reprint Your Slip?</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="12"><strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0">No.</strong> JAMB has clearly stated that candidates <strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="44">do not need to reprint their examination slips</strong>.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="13">The adjustments are operational and will be applied automatically at your designated centre. All other details on your current slip&mdash;such as your venue, date, and subjects&mdash;remain valid.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="15">Stay Prepared and Connected</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="16">With the exam window now open, every minute of revision counts. If you haven't yet, take advantage of these resources:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="17,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Final Revision:</strong> Use the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.allcbts&amp;pcampaignid=web_share"><strong data-path-to-node="17,0,0" data-index-in-node="24">Allcbts JAMB CBT Mobile App</strong></a> or visit the<a href="https://allcbts.com/connect"> <strong data-path-to-node="17,0,0" data-index-in-node="65">Allcbts Website</strong></a> for instant access to past questions, detailed explanations, and video lessons.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="17,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Instant Updates:</strong> Join the <strong data-path-to-node="17,1,0" data-index-in-node="26">Allcbts - 2026 Students Community WhatsApp group</strong>. It&rsquo;s the best place to ask last-minute questions, share your experience with other candidates, and get real-time answers. <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/JHHRHIsWKY9DrrPX77zAdj">CLICK HERE to join<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->.</a></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="18"><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">Our Advice:</strong> Even with the extra 30 minutes for the first session, always aim to be at your centre early to complete your biometric verification without stress.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="19">Good luck to all candidates!</p>