The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided clarification regarding why some candidates are unable to access their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. This follows numerous complaints from candidates who encountered the message “No Result Yet” when attempting to check their scores on the board's platform.
JAMB Addresses Result Delay for Underage Candidates
According to JAMB, the issue primarily affects underage candidates whose results have not been released. The board reiterated its age policy, stating that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are eligible to sit for the UTME. This rule remains a fundamental condition in the registration process.
In a statement issued via X (formerly Twitter) by the board's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB explained that the restriction is part of its policy on age eligibility. “Results for underage candidates have not been released. When such candidates attempt to check their results, the system will return the message ‘No Result Yet,’” the statement read.
Exceptional Candidates Subject to Strict Conditions
Despite the age requirement, the board acknowledged that certain candidates may still be considered under an exceptional category. However, such cases are subject to rigorous academic benchmarks. “As stipulated by regulation, only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2026 are eligible,” the board said.
JAMB added that underage candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic ability to proceed beyond the initial stage. “Underage candidates may be considered under the exceptional category, provided they demonstrate outstanding ability by scoring 320 and above in the UTME and attaining at least 80% in subsequent screening stages.”
The board further explained that only candidates who meet this performance threshold will be shortlisted for additional screening. Those who fail to reach the benchmark will not progress in the process.
Results Remain Pending Further Screening
JAMB noted that the decision to withhold results for underage candidates aligns with agreements reached with parents and guardians. The policy is intended to ensure fairness while maintaining academic standards. “In line with the agreement reached and endorsed by parents of these underage candidates, only those who score 320 and above will be shortlisted and invited to proceed to the next stages of the screening,” the statement added.
For now, affected candidates will continue to see the “No Result Yet” message until the screening process is concluded.
JAMB Re-arrests Fake UTME Agent
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that JAMB confirmed the re-arrest of a suspected examination fraudster linked to a scheme targeting UTME candidates. The suspect, Emmanuel Akataka, was taken back into custody after investigators established that he resumed fraudulent activities shortly after securing bail. Officials said he previously operated under the false identity “Official Frederick” while running online platforms that promised candidates illegal score manipulation services.
