The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, but candidates will have to wait to print their official result slips.
In a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin said that while candidates can now check their scores, the result slip printing feature will be activated at a later date.
“Candidates who sat for the examination can check their scores via SMS for now. Printing of result slips will be enabled in due course,” he said.
The board also warned candidates against falsifying their results, stressing that any attempt to manipulate official messages could attract legal consequences.
“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 added.
The 2026 UTME, which commenced earlier this month, is ongoing at accredited centres nationwide and is expected to conclude next week.
How to Check UTME Score via SMS
Candidates are advised to follow these steps:
Ensure at least ₦50 airtime is available on the phone number used for registration
Send UTMERESULT to 55019
Receive your score via SMS
Result Slip Printing (When Activated)
JAMB said the official result slip—required for admission processing—will be accessible via its e-Facility portal and will cost ₦1,500.
Steps to print:
Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal
Log in with your registered email and password
Click Print Result Slip
Proceed with payment
Select 2026 and enter your registration number
Download and print the slip
The board urged candidates to use only official portals and avoid third-party platforms to prevent fraud. It also advised candidates to keep multiple copies of their result slips for screening and admission purposes.
