The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, opening a crucial phase for candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

For now, candidates can only confirm their scores via SMS, while the option to print the official UTME result slip on the JAMB portal will be activated later. The result slip is the key document required for post-UTME screening and other admission processes, as it carries the candidate’s passport photograph, subject-by-subject scores and biodata.

JAMB has also issued a stern warning to candidates against tampering with the official score messages sent from its designated lines. Altering or fabricating scores from the SMS platform, the board stressed, amounts to a criminal offence and could lead to prosecution, as well as disqualification from the admission process.

Below is a clear guide on how to check your UTME score now, and how to print your official result slip once the service goes live on the portal.

How to check your 2026 UTME score via SMS

First, ensure that the phone number you are using is the same one linked to your JAMB registration profile and that it has sufficient airtime.

Load at least N50 airtime on the registered phone number

Type UTMERESULT in a single word

Send the message to 55019

Wait for a response from JAMB containing your UTME score and related details

Candidates are advised to keep the SMS as a temporary record until the official result slip becomes available online.

How to print your official 2026 UTME result slip (when activated)

Once JAMB enables result slip printing on its e-Facility portal, candidates will be required to pay a processing fee before downloading and printing the document.

Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal

Log in with the email address and password used during UTME registration

On your dashboard, select the Print Result Slip option

Proceed to make the required online payment of N1,500

Select 2026 as your examination year and enter your JAMB registration number

Download the result slip and print it in clear, legible copies

Key safety and documentation tips

Use only JAMB’s official portals to avoid fraud

Print and safely store multiple copies of your result slip for admission screening

If you cannot access your profile due to a forgotten password or email, use the password recovery option on the portal or visit an official JAMB office with your registration details