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The Digest:

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a step-by-step guide for candidates to check their 2026 UTME results. Candidates are to send "UTMERESULT" or "UTME RESULT" in capital letters to 55019 or 66019 using the exact phone number used during registration. The line must have at least N50 airtime. No fewer than 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit for the examination.

Key Points:
  • Candidates must use the same phone number registered with JAMB.
  • Results can only be viewed via SMS; printing is not yet available.
  • The line must have a minimum of N50 airtime to send the message.
  • Over 2.2 million candidates are participating in the 2026 UTME.
  • The exam runs from April 16 to April 22 nationwide.
Candidates are advised to follow the SMS instructions carefully and avoid third-party result-checking platforms.

Sources: JAMB