The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the results for candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday. Currently, results can only be accessed via SMS-based checking.
The Board confirmed that candidates can now see their scores in a statement released on Saturday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin.
“To check their results , candidates should send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
“At this stage, candidates may view their results only; printing is not yet available,” the statement read.
“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 Board disclosed that it has already taken enforcement action, revealing that suspects have been arrested over alleged result falsification.
“The Board treats such misconduct with the utmost gravity. 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 statement added.
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