The 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Saturday, March 28, has sparked widespread reactions from candidates and parents following reports of technical glitches, delays, and operational challenges at several centres across the country.
Many candidates reported experiencing system failures, slow computer responses, and long waiting hours before the examination could commence. In some centres, students were said to have waited for several hours as officials attempted to resolve technical problems affecting the computer based test platforms used for the examination.
Parents and guardians also expressed frustration over the situation, saying the delays created unnecessary stress for candidates who had prepared for the mock examination as part of their readiness for the main UTME. Some stakeholders called for improved technical support and better coordination at examination centres to prevent similar challenges during the main examination.
The mock UTME is designed to help candidates familiarise themselves with the computer based testing environment and to enable the examination body test its systems ahead of the main Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. However, the reported disruptions have raised concerns among education stakeholders about the readiness of some centres for the upcoming nationwide examination.
Observers have urged the examination board and its technical partners to review the challenges encountered during the mock exercise and implement necessary improvements to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for candidates during the main UTME.
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