The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of more than 1.8 million candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This disclosure was made in a bulletin obtained by Legit.ng.
JAMB Releases Over 1.8 Million UTME 2026 Results
According to the bulletin, 1,897,692 results have been released out of 2,243,761 candidates that registered for the 2026 UTME. Candidates can currently view their scores only, as result slips are not yet available for printing.
To check results, candidates should send 'UTMERESULT' via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration. The UTME concluded on Saturday, April 25, and additional results will be released in batches as they become available.
UTME 2026 Concludes Nationwide
The UTME is Nigeria's centralized university entrance examination, conducted annually for admission into tertiary institutions. Data from JAMB shows that about 2,243,761 candidates registered for the 2026 UTME, a slight increase from the previous year. The examination began on Thursday, April 16, and was held in multiple sessions daily across accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Lagos State, Abuja, and other locations nationwide.
Expert Hails Improvements in 2026 UTME
Adesegun Ogungbayi, board chairman of MIMS Educational Resources Limited, noted a notable upgrade in the 2026 UTME conducted by Prof. Ishaq Oloyede-led JAMB. Speaking to Legit.ng, Ogungbayi highlighted improvements that have enhanced the examination's quality and credibility. He stated: 'Prof (referring to JAMB registrar Ishaq Oloyede) is revealing to us that they have actually done some underground trials that have made the improvements we have witnessed possible. The results are released seamlessly, which is commendable. We are particularly happy that JAMB is responsive to our feedback. For example, they release results faster than usual, within 24 hours after the exam. That is not a bad standard.'
37-Year-Old Retakes JAMB After 16 Years
In a related story, a 37-year-old man who wrote the 2026 UTME after initially sitting for it 16 years ago proudly displayed his JAMB result. He mentioned that at his age, he is going back to school to get a second degree, hence he joined the 2026 JAMB candidates to sit for the test.
