The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This development marks the beginning of the result release process for this year’s examination, coming shortly after the successful conduct of the initial session.
Results Released for April 16 Candidates
According to information made available by JAMB through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, candidates who sat for the UTME on Thursday, April 16, 2026, can now check their results.
The Board had earlier assured candidates that results would be processed and released promptly, and this latest update confirms that commitment.
How to Check Your 2026 UTME Result
Candidates who wrote the exam on the first day can check their results using the official method approved by JAMB.
To check your result:
Send “UTMERESULT” as a text message to 55019 or 66019
Use the same phone number used during registration
After sending the message, your result will be delivered via SMS.
Important Things to Note
Candidates are advised to take note of the following:
Ensure you have sufficient airtime before sending the SMS
Use only your registered SIM card
Avoid using third-party websites claiming to check results
JAMB has emphasized that the SMS method remains the safest and most reliable way to access your result.
What Happens Next?
With the release of the first day results, more candidates who sat for subsequent exam days are expected to have their results released in batches.
Candidates who are yet to see their results should remain patient and continue checking through the official channels.
Final Advice to Candidates
While checking your result is important, candidates are encouraged to stay calm regardless of their scores. Remember that UTME is just one part of the admission process.
Stay focused, prepare for the next steps such as Post-UTME screening, and keep monitoring updates from JAMB and your chosen institutions.