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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). If you participated in the exam, you can now check your result — but take note, the result can only be checked via SMS. The online result checking portal has not been functional for years, and candidates are advised not to waste time trying it.

Below is a simple and accurate guide on how to check your 2026 JAMB result using only your phone.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Check 2026 UTME Result via SMS

Step 1: Use the Same Phone Number You Used During Registration

You must send the message from the phone number that was used to register for the UTME. If you send it from a different line, you won’t get a result.

Step 2: Type the Correct SMS Format

Open your phone’s text message app and type:

UTMERESULT

There should be no space or punctuation in the message.

Step 3: Send the Message to 55019 or 66019

Send the message to 55019 or 66019. Either number works for this service.

Step 4: Wait for Your Result

In a few seconds to a few minutes, you will receive a text message from JAMB containing your:

• Full name
• JAMB registration number
• Total UTME score (out of 400)
• Score breakdown by subject

Important Notes

• Make sure you have at least ₦50 airtime on the phone.
• Avoid sending the message multiple times in a row. If it delays, wait a few minutes before retrying.
• If your result is not yet available or is being reviewed, JAMB will notify you in the SMS response.

Possible SMS Responses You May Receive

• “Result withheld” – Your result has been withheld due to an issue during the exam.
• “Result under investigation” – You are under review for a suspected case of malpractice.
• “You were absent” – JAMB recorded that you didn’t take the exam.
• “No record found” – The number used to send the SMS does not match your JAMB profile.

Final Advice

Please do not rely on unofficial websites, agents, or cyber cafés claiming to show your result online. As of now, the only approved and working method for checking your 2026 UTME result is via SMS.

For your safety and to avoid misinformation, always refer to JAMB’s official announcements and channels.

A common issue many candidates are facing after the release of the 2026 JAMB UTME results is losing access to the phone number used during registration. Joseph Isaac shared:

“I lost the SIM card that I used for the registration.”

If you’re in the same situation, you may be wondering how you can check your result — especially since JAMB has made it clear that the only method to check the 2026 UTME result is through SMS using the exact phone number used during registration.

Here’s what this means and the options available to you.

Why JAMB Only Accepts the Registered SIM

JAMB uses your registered phone number to:

• Match it with your unique profile code
• Prevent impersonation and ensure data security
• Deliver sensitive updates directly to you

Because of this, the system does not respond to result requests sent from a different number.

Option 1: Retrieve the SIM from Your Network Provider

This is the most recommended and straightforward solution.

Steps:

1. Visit the nearest office of your network provider (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile).
2. Tell them you want to do a SIM retrieval (SIM swap).
3. Go along with the following:
   • A valid government-issued ID card (NIN slip, voter’s card, national ID, or passport)
   • A passport photograph
   • Proof that the number belongs to you (e.g., SMS, recharge history, SIM pack, etc.)

Once your SIM is reactivated, insert it into your phone, ensure you have at least ₦50 airtime, and send:

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to 55019 or 66019

You’ll get your result via SMS in a few moments.

Option 2: Visit a JAMB Office (If SIM Retrieval Fails)

If you’re unable to retrieve your line for any reason (e.g., line was not registered in your name), the only other option is to visit the nearest JAMB state office.

Tell them you lost access to your registered number and need assistance checking your UTME result. You’ll likely need to provide:

• Your JAMB registration slip
• Valid ID
• Possibly your NIN

JAMB may verify your details and give further instructions or help you get your result.

Important Warnings

• Do not pay anyone online who claims they can check your result for you using another method. It’s either a scam or they’ll use fake portals.
• The JAMB online result-checking portal is not active. SMS remains the only method officially recognized in 2026.

Final Advice

If you’ve lost your SIM, the best move is to act fast — retrieve it and check your result via SMS as soon as possible. The earlier you resolve this, the sooner you can begin planning your next steps toward admission.

If you’re still stuck, drop a comment with your issue. We’ll try our best to guide you.

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