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| Over 600,000 UTME Results Out as JAMB Issues Strong Warning to Candidates |
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken a major step in the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), releasing the first batch of results for candidates who sat for the exam.
In a swift move that many observers describe as impressive, JAMB announced that 632,788 candidates who wrote the exam on Thursday, April 16, 2026, can now check their results. This quick turnaround highlights the board’s effort to improve efficiency and reduce waiting time for candidates.
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How to check your result
Candidates are advised to check their scores by simply sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number they used during registration. For now, only score viewing is available, while printing of result slips will be enabled later.
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UTME still ongoing
The nationwide examination began on April 16, 2026, and is expected to continue until April 22, 2026, across various computer-based test centres in Nigeria. JAMB also confirmed that more results will be released in batches as the exam progresses.
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Strong warning against result manipulation
JAMB didn’t just stop at releasing results it also issued a serious warning. The board cautioned candidates and the public against any attempt to alter or falsify UTME scores, especially by editing official SMS messages.
According to the board, such actions are considered criminal offences, and anyone found guilty will face legal consequences. In fact, JAMB revealed that two candidates and one parent have already been arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence and other methods to manipulate results.
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Final note
As candidates eagerly check their scores, JAMB is reminding everyone to stay honest and rely only on official channels. With more results on the way, the focus remains on maintaining fairness and integrity throughout the examination process.
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