The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
The was made known by the board on Friday night as it announced candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, can now check their scores.
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on X, explained that candidates can currently only view their scores, noting that the printing of result slips would be enabled later.
JAMB also issued a strong warning against the falsification or manipulation of examination scores, stressing that tampering with official result messages amounts to a criminal offence.
The ongoing UTME began on April 16 and is expected to continue until April 22 across examination centres nationwide.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check UTME results:
How to check your score via SMS
– Ensure you have at least N50 airtime on the phone number linked to your JAMB registration.
– Send UTMERESULT to 55019.
– Your score will be delivered to you via SMS.
How to print your official result slip once activated
The result slip carries the candidate’s passport photograph, full scores, and details required for admission processing.
It will be made available for printing on JAMB’s e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and attracts a fee of N1,500.
Once activated, candidates should follow the steps below.
– Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
– Log in with your registered email address and password.
– On your dashboard, click Print Result Slip.
– Click Continue with Payment and pay the N1,500 fee.
– Select 2026 as the examination year and enter your JAMB registration number.
– Download and print the result slip.
Important tips
– Use only JAMB’s official websites — efacility.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng — to avoid scams.
– Keep multiple printed copies of your result slip, as institutions typically request it during screening and admission.
– If you have forgotten your password or email address, use the Forgot Password option on the portal or visit a JAMB office with your registration details.
