UTME 2026: JAMB releases first batch of results

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officials released the first batch of results on Thursday for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates may access their scores by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number provided during their initial registration.

The Board clarified that, for the current phase, candidates are restricted to viewing their scores via mobile platforms. Physical printing of result slips is not yet available as the examination exercise remains ongoing across the country.

Authorities detain three for result falsification

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, cautioned candidates against attempting to manipulate the official SMS results in a statement released via his X handle. He emphasised that any effort to alter or fabricate scores to mislead stakeholders, including parents, constitutes a serious criminal offence.

Benjamin revealed that the Board has already initiated enforcement actions against such misconduct. Two candidates and one parent are currently in custody for allegedly engaging in result falsification using artificial intelligence and other electronic means.

Legal consequences for AI-driven fraud

The Board noted that it treats such misconduct with the utmost gravity and will ensure those found culpable face the full consequences of the law. This crackdown follows an increase in the use of sophisticated electronic tools to bypass official result verification systems.

JAMB further confirmed that results will continue to be released in batches as they are processed. As the examination cycle continues, the Board maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any activity that undermines the integrity of the national assessment.