ABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially approved the release of 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results that were previously withheld pending investigation. This update is part of the Board’s ongoing post-examination vetting process for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to an official statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the decision follows comprehensive, data-driven investigations into reports of examination infractions at various centers nationwide.
📊 Outcomes of the Investigation Review
Following a thorough audit of security data, biometric logs, and CCTV footage, the Board has categorized the affected results into three distinct outcomes:
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Cleared Candidates: The 279 results have been released after investigations found no prima facie evidence of examination misconduct against the affected candidates.
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Cancelled Results: Results of candidates with established, undeniable evidence of malpractice have been permanently cancelled.
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Still Under Investigation: Results from centers flagged by live monitoring teams or covered by adverse field reports remain withheld. These are currently undergoing deep technical and physical audits.
How to Check Your Result via SMS
Candidates whose results were initially withheld can instantly verify their status using the official SMS shortcodes.
To check your result, follow these steps:
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Open the text messaging app on your mobile phone.
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Type the keyword: UTMERESULT (must be in capital letters, with no spaces).
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Send the message to 55019 or 66019.
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: You must send this request using the exact phone number (SIM card)associated with your JAMB profile creation and registration. Using a different phone line will result in an error and an unnecessary deduction of airtime.
Summary of JAMB’s Directive
Important Advisory for Candidates Whose Results Are Still Withheld
If your result has not yet been released, please adhere to the following guidelines:
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Remain Calm: A “Withheld” status is not a cancellation. It simply indicates that your examination center’s logs are still undergoing routine audit.
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Monitor Your CAPS Portal: Regularly log into your JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal to monitor any dynamic updates to your admission status.
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Beware of Fraudsters: JAMB operates a secure, encrypted database. No third-party individual can “upgrade,” “unlock,” or “leak” a withheld result. Candidates are strongly warned against paying anyone claiming to offer such services.
