JAMB 2026 UTME Results Are Out: How to Check Your Scores (and Beware Fake Slips)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results for the 2026 UTME exams held on April 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Candidates who sat for their UTME exams on these dates can check their scores using the official SMS method below.

How to Check Your JAMB 2026 UTME Result via SMS

To check your result using SMS, send a single message with the text UTMERESULT (combined as one word) from the phone number you used during your UTME registration to either 55019 or 66019. Ensure your phone has a minimum airtime balance of ₦50 to complete the request. Currently only result viewing is available through this method; printing of result slips is not yet enabled.

Release Status of 2026 UTME Results by Exam Date

• April 16th - Released
• April 17th - Released
• April 18th - Released
• April 20th - Released
• April 21st - Released
• April 22nd - Released
• April 23rd - Released
• April 24th - Not yet released

Recent Alert: Ignore the Viral "396" Result Slip

A result slip currently circulating on social media claiming a candidate scored 396 in the 2026 UTME has been officially debunked. The Board confirms the circulated document is fake. Key signs it is fraudulent include:

• The document uses a fabricated result template rather than JAMB’s official view-only display.
• It shows a registration-number pattern that is inconsistent with how JAMB system-generated registration numbers appear.
• Other layout and data inconsistencies visible at a glance.

JAMB advises the public to disregard the fake slip and to rely only on official channels and the verified viewing procedures when checking results.

Practical Tips for Candidates

• Always check your result using the official SMS method from the phone number you used for registration.
• Do not share images of alleged result slips or screenshots from unverified sources. Viral images are often doctored.
• Keep your JAMB registration number, full name, and other personal details secure — only share with trusted parties if necessary.
• If you need to monitor admission progress later, use JAMB’s official student/portal channels (look for JAMB’s verified communications for the exact portal address).
• Save a screenshot or note of your SMS result response for your records, but do not treat viral posts as proof of score or admission.

Wishing all candidates the best as they check their results and await further admission processes. If you see suspicious or sensational result claims online, pause before sharing and verify using the official result-viewing methods above.

Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D.