UTME 2026: JAMB Apologises for Result Release Delay, Sends Message
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for the delay in releasing the second batch of 2026 UTME results
- Candidates expressed frustration after the board missed its earlier promise to publish the results on Saturday, April 18, 2026
- JAMB assured that the delayed results from Friday, April 17, 2026, will be released before nightfall on Sunday, April 19, 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued an apology for the delay in releasing the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on Friday, April 17, 2026.
JAMB had initially scheduled the release of the second batch of results for Saturday, April 18, 2026. However, the board failed to meet this deadline, leaving many candidates frustrated.
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Reason for delay
In a statement released on Sunday, April 19, 2026, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin explained that the delay was due to the unavailability of the board’s Chief Executive, who was engaged in an official assignment.
“We sincerely apologise for the delay in releasing the results for Friday, 17th April, which is the second batch in the series as earlier promised. Our Chief Executive was unavailable due to an important engagement but would be in the office today, and we assure you that the results will be released later today surely before nightfall. We also extend our heartfelt apologies to those who stayed up waiting for the release. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
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First Batch of Results Released
This apology follows the earlier release of the first batch of UTME results for candidates who sat the exam on Thursday, April 16, 2026. A total of 632,788 results were made available.
Candidates are advised to check their results via SMS by sending UTMERESULT to either 55019 or 66019 using the phone number linked to their registration.
While the delay caused concern among candidates, JAMB has assured that the second batch of results will be released before nightfall on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The board expressed gratitude to candidates for their patience and understanding during the process.
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JAMB announces when second day results will be released
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Friday, 17 April 2026, will be able to check their results before midnight. The update was disclosed by the board’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, who said the results would be released later in the day as part of the ongoing process.
This development continues a pattern seen in this year’s exercise, where results are being released much earlier than in previous years. In the past, candidates often waited for days or weeks while the board carried out moderation and verification.
Candidates are required to use the phone number linked to their JAMB registration and ensure it has sufficient airtime, at least N50, before sending a request. By sending “UTMERESULT” to 55019, candidates will receive their scores via text message. The board said this remains the only approved method for now, as preparations continue to enable access to full result slips through its online portal.
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