Mop-Up UTME Date 2025 Scheduled for 28 June
The Mop-Up UTME for the 2025 session has officially been scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will conduct this special exam for candidates who missed earlier sessions due to technical or biometric issues. If you’re eligible, here’s what you need to know — including when and how to print your exam slip.
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Who Is Eligible for the Mop-Up UTME?
The Mop-Up UTME affects only specific candidates. It’s not open to everyone. Specifically, this applies to:
- 5,096 candidates whose unresolved technical issues were carried over from previous attempts
- Candidates who were unable to complete biometric verification during the main UTME
- 91,742 candidates who missed part or all of the earlier UTME and rescheduled exams
In total, 96,838 candidates have been cleared to take the mop-up UTME, which will be conducted across 183 accredited centers nationwide.
Some additional candidates are currently on standby and may also be included, depending on available capacity and ongoing reviews.
When and How to Print Your Mop-Up UTME Exam Slip
You will be able to print your exam slip beginning on Monday, June 23, 2025. This slip contains your exam center, date, and time.
Steps to Print Your JAMB Mop-Up Exam Slip:
- Visit the official JAMB Mop-Up Slip Portal
- Enter either your JAMB Registration Number or the GSM number you used during registration.
- Click “Print Mop-Up Examination Slip.”
- Download and print the slip; you must bring it with you to your exam center.
Important Tip: Double-check all the details on your slip. Please bring at least two printed copies to your exam center on June 28, 2025.
Why This Mop-Up UTME Matters
This is a one-time opportunity for 2025 UTME candidates who were unable to take the earlier exams due to:
- Technical disruptions
- Biometric verification failure
- Other officially verified issues
JAMB rarely offers multiple chances to resit the UTME, so if your name is on the list for this mop-up, treat this seriously:
- Print your slip on time
- Prepare well for the exam
- Arrive at your center early on Saturday, June 28, 2025
No further mop-up exams will be conducted for the 2025 cycle; this is your last opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official Mop-Up UTME Date for 2025?
The mop-up exam will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
When can I print my mop-up exam slip?
Slip printing starts on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Where do I print my JAMB mop-up exam slip?
Am I eligible to take the Mop-Up UTME?
Only candidates officially selected by JAMB — those with unresolved issues or who missed earlier exams — will be eligible.
Will there be another mop-up exam after this one?
No. JAMB has confirmed that this is the final mop-up for the 2025 UTME cycle.
What should I bring on exam day?
Your printed mop-up exam slip and yourself — no gadgets, phones, or unauthorized items.
