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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Step 2: Receive Your JAMB Score