The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the first set of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
However, candidates are not yet able to print their official result slips, as access is currently limited to score checking via SMS.
In a statement issued on Friday night, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, explained that the option to print result slips would be activated later. He added that candidates who took the exam on Thursday, April 16, can check their scores for now using the approved SMS method.
The board also issued a strong warning against any attempt to falsify or tamper with results, stressing that altering official score messages is a punishable offence.
“Candidates are strongly cautioned against manipulating the SMS received from the official platform (55019/66019) to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to mislead others, including parents. Such actions constitute a serious criminal offence,” Benjamin said.
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The 2026 UTME, which commenced on April 16, is scheduled to run until April 22 at centres across the country.
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How to check your score via SMS
- Make sure you have at least N50 airtime on the phone number used for your JAMB registration.
- Send UTMERESULT to 55019.
- Your result will be sent to you as a text message.
How to print your result slip (when available)
The official result slip contains your passport photograph, detailed scores, and other information required for admission processing. It will be accessible on JAMB’s e-Facility portal and will cost N1,500.
- Once activated, follow these steps:
- Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
- Log in with your registered email and password.
- Click on “Print Result Slip” on your dashboard.
- Proceed with payment of N1,500.
- Select 2026 as the exam year and enter your registration number.
- Download and print your result slip.
Important tips
- Use only JAMB’s official portals to avoid falling victim to scams.
- Print multiple copies of your result slip, as schools often require them during screening.
- If you cannot access your account, use the “Forgot Password” option or visit a JAMB office with your details.
