The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for 632,788 candidates who sat the exam on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Candidates can check their scores by sending "UTMERESULT" via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered during the UTME process. JAMB spokesperson Dr. Fabian Benjamin stated that result slips cannot yet be printed, but viewing is now enabled. The board warned against result manipulation, confirming the arrest of two candidates and one parent for allegedly using artificial intelligence and electronic methods to falsify scores. Offenders face prosecution, as tampering with official result messages is a criminal offence. Results will be released in batches as the UTME continues nationwide through 22 April 2026.
Students who sat for the UTME on 16 April 2026 can now check their scores via SMS using the registered phone number, though printed slips are not yet available. Affected candidates should avoid third-party platforms and immediately verify their results through the official JAMB channels to prevent falling victim to fraud or manipulation.
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