Breaking: JAMB Releases 2 Days of 2026 UTME Results
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released UTME results for 17 and 18 April 2026, totaling 1,264,940 results
- JAMB explained that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates can check results by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019
- The Board spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the total released results now stand at 1,897,692 after the earlier release on 16 April
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FCT, Abuja - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released results for the second and third days of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
The JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the results of candidates who sat the examination on Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April 2026, have now been released.
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JAMB releases fresh batch of 2026 UTME results
Benjamin said a total of 1,264,940 results from these two days are available for candidates to check/view.
He made this known via his X handle @FabianB58246501 on Sunday, April 19, 2026
According to JAMB, to view UTME results, candidates should send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone (SIM)number they used to register for the 2026 UTME.
The Board had earlier released 632,752 results of candidates who sat the examination on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
This brings the total number of results released so far to 1,897,692.
Reactions as JAMB releases 2 days of UTME results
@IupacP88106
I believe universities should start setting their own entrance exams instead of relying only on JAMB. Every year, students face stress due to delays and issues with result JAMB said results are released, yet some of us still see “not yet released.” Nothing should happen to the results.
@Staphy589
@JAMBHQ @NigeriaGov Abi na new business una don introduce? Because at this point, it’s beginning to look like people are being made to spend money for nothing. You people are honestly part of what is spoiling this country for real. Imagine a whole Ministry of Education...
@Young_JosH0_1
Sir, with all due respect, I am tired. If the server is not working, just say it. Because most of us has spend up to 1500 for airtime @FabianB58246501
@rough_guy_on_x
I have wasted a lot ....you said the results have been released, how come mine is still on hold?
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JAMB apologises for the UTME result release delay
Recall that JAMB apologised for the delay in releasing the second batch of 2026 UTME results.
UTME 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.
JAMB speaks on 'hitches' after 2026 UTME
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede said only 16 out of about 980 centres recorded minor technical and power-related issues during the 2026 UTME.
The board conducted examinations for over 1.7 million candidates in three days, with Oloyede describing the process as “superb”.
Oloyede warned candidates and parents against exam malpractice, stressing that those involved in fraud and score manipulation were being tracked and prosecuted.
Source: Legit.ng
