UTME 2026: How to Check Mock Result Emerges as JAMB Releases Exam Scores
- Foremost Nigerian agency, JAMB, has released the results of the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
- JAMB disclosed this in an official statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Tuesday, March 31
- According to JAMB, over 224,597 candidates registered for the Mock UTME conducted across Nigeria in March
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Garki, Abuja - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Legit.ng recalls that the examination was conducted on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Source: Twitter
JAMB: How to check UTME mock result 2026
The JAMB Mock-UTME is an optional practice exam conducted by JAMB to help candidates become familiar with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment. It is not compulsory as its score does not count toward the main examination. It also serves as a strategy to assess JAMB’s system readiness.
As reported by Channels TV, to check your result, send “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration.
Candidates are advised that this service attracts a charge.
Premium Times also noted JAMB's update.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, said results of the mock UTME are now available at the board’s portal, adding that candidates can also access them via SMS.
According to him, 224,597 candidates registered for the mock examination, out of which 152,586 sat for the test.
He said the exercise was conducted across 989 CBT centres nationwide.
Legit.ng understands that the main UTME is scheduled to commence on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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JAMB re-arrests fake UTME agent
Earlier in a different story, Legit.ng reported that JAMB confirmed the re-arrest of a suspected examination fraudster linked to a scheme that targeted candidates registered for the UTME.
The suspect, Emmanuel Akataka, was taken back into custody after investigators determined he resumed fraudulent activity shortly after securing bail.
Officials said he previously operated under a false identity, “Official Frederick,” while running online platforms that promised candidates illegal score manipulation services.
Source: Twitter
FG kicks as JAMB discovers fake graduates
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government (FG) of Nigeria confirmed that the probe of the 3,000 alleged fake graduates recently uncovered by JAMB was ongoing.
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration explained that the report of a panel that investigated allegations of degree racketeering in foreign and private universities was ready.
The minister of state for education, who made this known, vowed that those indicted would be prosecuted for forgery.
Source: Legit.ng
