How to check 2026 UTME results for underage candidates

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results of underage candidates for checking.

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JAMB defines an underage candidate as any applicant who will be below 16 years old as of September 30, 2026.

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Candidates can check their results via SMS by following these steps:

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• Use the phone number used to register for the 2026 UTME.
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• Type “RESULT” in a text message.
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• Send the message to 55019 or 66019.
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• Wait for the result, which JAMB said will be sent back via SMS shortly after.
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However, checking the result does not automatically qualify an underage candidate for admission.

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According to JAMB, the result can only be used for admission by candidates who meet the conditions for exceptional admission, including a minimum UTME score of 320 and at least 80 per cent in relevant SSCE subjects.

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Candidates who do not meet the requirements have also been warned against presenting their results to institutions or individuals in an attempt to secure admission outside the approved process.

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