UTME 2026: JAMB releases first batch of results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, with a total of 632,788 results now available.

In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number used during registration.

JAMB said candidates can only view their results for now, noting that the printing option is not yet available.

The Board also warned against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from its official channels, stressing that such acts are criminal.

“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,” the statement said.

JAMB disclosed that it has begun taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are already in custody.

“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it added.

The Board assured that the examination process is ongoing, adding that more results will be released in batches as they are processed.