JAMB Set to Release 2026 UTME Results for First-Day Candidates Today
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released before midnight today, Friday, April 17, 2026.
Results for April 16, 2026 Candidates
In a statement issued by the Board’s Public Affairs Officer, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB confirmed that candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, should expect their results later today. The marking and result processing for this first batch have been successfully completed, and the results are currently being prepared for release.
Official Release and Communication
JAMB further stated that a formal public announcement will be made once the results are officially uploaded. Candidates are therefore advised to rely solely on the Board’s official communication channels for accurate and timely information.
How to Check Your 2026 UTME Result
Upon official release, candidates can access their results through the following approved methods:
- SMS Method: Send UTMERESULTS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number registered during the UTME registration.
- Online Portal: Visit the official JAMB e-facility portal (when activated) and log in with your registration details.
Candidates are strongly cautioned to avoid unofficial websites, links, or agents, as these may expose them to fraud or misinformation.
Important Advice to Candidates
As anticipation grows, all candidates are urged to remain calm and patient. JAMB continues to work diligently to ensure the timely and transparent release of results.
Key Reminders:
- Use only the phone number registered during your UTME application.
- Follow strictly the instructions issued by JAMB.
- Beware of scams or individuals promising result upgrades — such claims are fraudulent and should be ignored.
A Commitment to Efficiency and Transparency
The planned early release of results for the first batch of candidates underscores JAMB’s ongoing dedication to enhancing efficiency, credibility, and transparency in the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
Candidates who wrote the UTME on April 16, 2026, are advised to stay alert and keep their registered phones handy as the results are expected to be released before midnight today.
We wish all candidates the very best as they await their results.
