JAMB Announces Release of 2026 UTME Results for April 16th Batch
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026. According to JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, these results are now available for checking through official channels, with remaining results to be uploaded progressively as the testing window continues through April 22, 2026.
How to Check Your UTME Score via SMS
Candidates can instantly access their scores through a simple SMS service. To check your results:
- Ensure you have at least ₦50 airtime on the phone number registered with JAMB
- Send the text message "UTMERESULT" to either 55019 or 66019
- Your score will be delivered to you via SMS response
Important: You must use the same SIM card that was registered during your JAMB application process. Currently, candidates can only view their results online through this SMS service, with printing functionality to be activated later on the official portal.
Official Procedure to Print Your Result Slip
The official result slip, which contains the candidate's passport photograph, full examination scores, and essential details required for admission processing, will be available for printing through JAMB's e-Facility portal. The printing service attracts a fee of ₦1,500. Follow these steps once the printing functionality is activated:
- Visit the official JAMB e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng
- Log in using your registered email address and password
- On your dashboard, click on "Print Result Slip"
- Select "Continue with Payment" and complete the ₦1,500 fee payment
- Choose 2026 as the examination year and enter your JAMB registration number
- Download and print your official result slip
Security Warnings and Important Advisories
JAMB has issued strong warnings against result manipulation and fraudulent activities. The Board cautioned candidates against using artificial intelligence or electronic tools to falsify scores, revealing that several individuals are already in custody for attempting to manipulate results.
"These actions are considered very serious crimes," stated JAMB officials. "At present, two candidates and one parent are being held because they used AI and other electronic methods to fake their results. Any candidate caught engaging in such dishonest behavior will face the full weight of the law."
Candidates were specifically warned not to tamper with SMS messages received from the official platforms (55019/66019) to create or alter scores for deceptive purposes.
Additional Important Information
- Portal Access: Use only JAMB's official websites - efacility.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng - to avoid falling victim to fraudulent websites and scams
- Password Recovery: If you've forgotten your password or email address, use the "Forgot Password" option on the portal or visit a JAMB office with your registration details
- Multiple Copies: Keep several printed copies of your result slip, as educational institutions typically request it during screening and admission processes
- Testing Schedule: The 2026 UTME testing period began on April 16 and will continue through April 22 at examination centers nationwide
JAMB emphasized that results will be made public as soon as they become available throughout the examination period. Candidates are advised to stay updated on official announcements regarding fees, deadlines, and any changes to the result checking and printing procedures.
