A 2025 UTME candidate, Leesha, shared a heartbreaking observation from today’s exam:
“A lot of students missed their exam today because they didn’t do paper reprint for JAMB. I felt for them.”
This is a sad reminder of how one small but important task — printing your JAMB examination slip — can determine whether or not a candidate gets to sit for their exam.
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Why Reprinting Your JAMB Slip Is Crucial
The reprinted slip contains:
- Your exact exam date
- Your reporting time
- The venue and full address of your CBT centre
- Your seat number and batch
Without this slip, candidates cannot gain access to the exam hall.
What Went Wrong for the Affected Students?
Some candidates either:
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- Believed the reprint was optional
- Didn’t realize their exam date had been shifted earlier
- Showed up with only the original registration slip, which doesn’t have the centre or time info
As a result, they were turned away at the gate.
What Can Be Done?
JAMB has made it clear that candidates must reprint their slips themselves. It’s not automatically sent by email or SMS. Here’s what candidates should always remember:
- Visit the official JAMB slip reprint portal
- Enter your registration number, phone number, or email
- Print it out at least a few days before the exam
If a candidate misses their exam, they won’t be rescheduled, except in cases of verified technical failure at the centre — not personal oversight.
Final Advice
Leesha’s story is a painful but important warning: Always reprint your JAMB slip, double-check your date, and show up early. Missing the exam due to something preventable can be one of the hardest lessons for any student.