Step-by-step guide on how to check 2026 UTME results

As anticipation builds across Nigeria, many candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are now focused on one thing: accessing their results.

With conversations trending online and concerns about delays, errors, or access issues resurfacing each year, knowing the right way to check one’s score has become just as important as taking the exam itself.

After initially releasing results for candidates who sat the exam on Thursday, April 16, the board has since published additional batches covering Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18; with those who sat for the exam on Monday still awaiting the release.

According to the board, more than 1.8 million results have so far been released, with more expected as the examination progresses across the country.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, confirmed that candidates can check their scores via SMS, while the printing of detailed result slips will be enabled later.

Benjamin, in a statement on X, explained that candidates can currently only view their scores, noting that the printing of result slips would be enabled later.

Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help candidates check their 2026 UTME results quickly, and without confusion.

Step 1: Send a Message to 55019

Using the phone number linked to your JAMB registration, send UTMERESULT to 55019. Make sure you have at least N50 airtime.

Step 2: Receive your JAMB score

How to print your official result slip once activated

The result slip carries the candidate’s passport photograph, full scores, and details required for admission processing.

It will be made available for printing on JAMB’s e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and attracts a fee of N1,500.

Once activated, candidates should follow the steps below.

Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng.

Log in with your registered email address and password.

On your dashboard, click Print Result Slip.

Click Continue with Payment and pay the N1,500 fee.

Select 2026 as the examination year and enter your JAMB registration number.

Download and print the result slip.

Note: Use only JAMB’s official websites, efacility.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng, to avoid scams.

Keep multiple printed copies of your result slip, as institutions typically request it during screening and admission.

If you have forgotten your password or email address, use the Forgot Password option on the portal or visit a JAMB office with your registration details.