Elegbede Abiodun
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), but candidates are not yet able to print their official result slips.
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night, noting that only score checking via SMS is currently available, while result slip printing will be enabled at a later date.
Candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday, April 16, can check their scores for now using the approved SMS method.
The board also issued a stern warning against falsifying or manipulating results, stressing that tampering with official SMS notifications is a criminal 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.
The 2026 UTME, which commenced on April 16, is scheduled to run until April 22 across centres nationwide.
How to Check Your Score via SMS
* Ensure you have at least ₦50 airtime on the phone number linked to your registration
* Send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019
* Receive your score via SMS
How to Print Your Result Slip
* Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng
* Log in with your registered email address and password
* Click on “Print Result Slip” on your dashboard
* Select “Continue with Payment” and pay the ₦1,500 fee
* Choose 2026 as the exam year and enter your registration number
* Download and print your result slip
Important Tips
Candidates are urged to use only JAMB’s official platforms to avoid scams, keep multiple printed copies of their result slips for admission processes, and utilise the “Forgot Password” option or visit a JAMB office if they encounter login issues.
