In an update published by **TVC News**, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally apologized to candidates and parents for the delay in releasing the second batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The board attributed the hitch to technical issues during the data processing phase for specific centers.
The Registrar assured the public that the issues are being resolved and that the results would be uploaded to the portal within 48 hours. JAMB also clarified that the delay was unrelated to recent security incidents involving travelers, dispelling rumors that had caused panic among candidates in the northern region.
**ThisDay** confirmed the clarification, stating “JAMB apologises for delayed release of 2026 UTME,” and **Channels TV** noted that the board “releases first batch of results” while working on the rest.
**Echotitbits take:** Technical glitches in a high-stakes exam like the UTME always trigger anxiety. The board’s quick apology helps, but it needs to ensure its digital infrastructure can handle the massive traffic that comes with result releases.
Source: Channels TV – https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/19/jamb-apologises-over-utme-results-delay/, and April 19, 2026
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