The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that results for underage candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are being withheld. Spokesman Fabian Benjamin stated that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are eligible for result release, in line with existing regulations. Candidates below this age must score a minimum of 320 in the UTME and achieve at least 80 per cent in subsequent screening to qualify for exceptional consideration. Benjamin explained that results marked "No Result Yet" for these candidates are due to this policy, and only those meeting the 320 benchmark will be shortlisted for further assessments.
Underage candidates will not see their 2026 UTME results unless they score at least 320 and meet additional screening requirements. Affected candidates should confirm their eligibility status and prepare for further assessments only if they meet the 320 cutoff. Parents and students must review JAMB's age and score conditions carefully before pursuing exceptional admission pathways.
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