The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the results of candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, are now available for viewing.
He advised candidates to check their results by sending UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used for registration.
Benjamin noted that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing of result slips is not yet available.
The 2026 UTME, which began on April 16, is scheduled to run until April 22 across approved centres nationwide.
How to print result slip
JAMB said the official result slip, which contains candidates’ passport photographs, scores, and admission details, will be available on its e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng for a fee of ₦1,500.
Once activated, candidates are to follow these steps:
- Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng
- Log in with registered email and password
- Click on “Print Result Slip” on the dashboard
- Select “Continue with Payment” and pay ₦1,500
- Choose 2026 as the exam year and enter JAMB registration number
- Download and print the result slip
How to check score via SMS
- Ensure at least ₦50 airtime is on the registered phone number
- Send UTMERESULT to 55019
- Receive result via SMS
Additional guidelines
JAMB advised candidates who have forgotten their login details to use the “Forgot Password” option on the portal or visit any JAMB office with their registration information.
It also urged candidates to print multiple copies of their result slips, noting that institutions require them for screening and admission processes.
The Board further warned candidates to rely only on official platforms—efacility.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng to avoid fraud.
Warning against result manipulation
JAMB cautioned candidates against tampering with SMS results or attempting to falsify scores using electronic tools, including artificial intelligence.
It described such acts as serious offences, warning that offenders would face prosecution.
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” the Board said.
The examination is ongoing, and results will continue to be released in batches.
