The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that results for underage candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have not been released. The board clarified that candidates below 16 years as of 30 September 2026 will see "No Result Yet" on the result-checking portal. Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin stated the policy applies to those who do not meet the minimum age requirement, except for academically gifted candidates. Such exceptions must score at least 320 in the UTME, 80% in post-UTME, and 80% in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Science candidates must have Mathematics among top subjects, while Arts candidates must have English Language. These candidates must also undergo a dedicated post-UTME screening, even where universities have suspended general post-UTME. Registrar Is-haq Oloyede said the policy ensures candidates are psychologically, emotionally, and socially prepared for tertiary education.
Underage candidates who scored below 320 in the 2026 UTME will not have their results released, regardless of other qualifications. Affected students should not attempt to apply for admission with a "No Result Yet" status and must verify eligibility through JAMB's age and score requirements before proceeding.
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