JAMB Releases First Batch of 2026 UTME Results for 632,788 Candidates

JAMB Releases First Batch of 2026 UTME Results for 632,788 Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of 2026 UTME results, with a total of 632,788 candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday, April 16, now able to access their scores.

In a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board confirmed that the results have been processed and are available for viewing, even as the nationwide Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) continues across accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

JAMB directed candidates to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number linked to their registration. It clarified that, for now, candidates can only view their results, while printing of result slips will be enabled at a later stage.

The board issued a strong warning against result falsification and manipulation, particularly the alteration of SMS result messages to deceive parents or the public. It described such actions as a serious criminal offence, stressing that it will not hesitate to prosecute offenders.

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JAMB disclosed that two candidates and one parent are already in custody for allegedly falsifying UTME results using artificial intelligence and other electronic means, highlighting a growing trend of digital malpractice.

“The Board treats such misconduct with the utmost gravity… Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” the statement noted.

The examination body also revealed that the 2026 UTME is still ongoing, and results will be released in batches as marking and verification processes are completed. Some results, it added, may be withheld temporarily due to issues such as biometric verification, suspected malpractice, or technical concerns, pending further review.

JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a credible, transparent, and technology-driven examination system, noting that enhanced monitoring mechanisms have been deployed to detect irregularities and uphold the integrity of the process.

The UTME remains a key requirement for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria, with hundreds of thousands of candidates participating annually.

JAMB Releases First Batch of 2026 UTME Results for 632,788 Candidates