How to check 2026 UTME first batch results: a step-by-step guide

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.

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The exam body disclosed on Friday night that candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, can now check their scores.

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JAMB spokesperson, Fabian 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.

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JAMB also issued a strong warning against the falsification or manipulation of examination scores, stressing that tampering with official result messages amounts to a criminal offence.

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The ongoing UTME began on April 16 and is expected to continue until April 22 across examination centres nationwide.

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Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check UTME results:

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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 ₦50 airtime.

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Step 2: Receive Your JAMB Score

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