JAMB releases 2026 UTME first-day results for 632,788 candidates; check via SMS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced on Friday, 18 April 2026, that it has released the results of 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Candidates can view their results immediately by sending UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration; they should ensure at least ₦50 airtime is available. Printing of the official result slip is not yet available via SMS but will be enabled on JAMB’s e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng for a fee of ₦1,500. To print, candidates must visit the portal, log in with their registered email and password, click 'Print Result Slip', proceed with payment, select 2026 as the examination year, enter their JAMB registration number, then download and print the slip. JAMB cautioned against manipulating the SMS to fabricate scores, noting that such acts constitute a serious criminal offence; two candidates and one parent are already in custody for result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Candidates are advised to use only JAMB’s official websites (efacility.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng) to avoid scams, keep multiple printed copies of the result slip for admission screening, and use the 'Forgot Password' option if needed.