“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,” said Fabian Benjamin, spokesperson for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The board has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which commenced on April 16 and will run until April 22. As of now, candidates cannot print their official result slips; they can only check their scores via SMS.
Those who took the examination on April 16 can check their scores by sending UTMERESULT to 55019. Candidates must ensure they have at least N50 airtime on the phone number linked to their JAMB registration to use this service.
A total of 1,264,940 results from April 17 and 18 have been processed and released. The total number of UTME results released so far has reached an impressive 1,897,692. These figures highlight the scale of this year’s examination.
Candidates are advised to use only JAMB’s official websites to avoid scams. They should keep multiple printed copies of their result slips for admission processes. If candidates forget their password or email address, they can use the “Forgot Password” option or visit a JAMB office for assistance.
But candidates should be aware that tampering with official result messages is a serious offence. The board also warned against falsifying or manipulating scores. Such actions could lead to severe penalties.
As candidates navigate this process, it’s crucial they remain vigilant and informed. The JAMB urges all candidates to stay updated through its official channels regarding any further announcements or developments.
Details remain unconfirmed about when candidates will be able to print their official result slips. The slip will be available for printing on JAMB’s e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng for a fee of N1,500 once activated.