Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: Check your JAMB result free on efacility.jamb.gov.ng (log in → Check UTME Results) or by SMS: Send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 from the phone number you registered with. In 2026 results started within 24 hours of the exam. Printing the original result slip costs ₦1,500 (plus ₦200 service charge) and opened on 18 May 2026 in 2026.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
Method 1: SMS (works on any phone)
- Use the exact phone number you registered with (the one tied to your profile code).
- Type UTMERESULT and send to 55019 or 66019. Have at least ₦50 airtime.
- Wait for the reply with your scores per subject and total. Save it.
Method 2: JAMB e-Facility portal
- Go to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng and log in with your JAMB email and password.
- Click Check UTME Results; your result for the current year displays.
- To print the original result slip (needed for post-UTME and clearance), choose Print Result Slip, pay ₦1,500 (plus ₦200 service charge) and download the PDF.
Understanding your result
- Scores are out of 400 (100 per subject). The slip also shows your national rank since 2025.
- ‘Result withheld’: usually a malpractice investigation or biometric issue — contact JAMB support with your registration number.
- Underage candidates: results are released after the gifted-candidate evaluation (320+ required).
- Mock result: Send MOCKRESULT to 55019 or 66019.
After the result: your next five steps
- Compare your score with the JAMB cut-off marks.
- If needed, do a JAMB change of course/institution once the portal opens (2026: mid-May).
- Upload your O’Level results (how to upload O'Level results to JAMB).
- Watch your first-choice school’s post-UTME advert (post-UTME screening guide).
- Track JAMB CAPS admission status.
Related JAMB guides
- JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027: Universities, Polytechnics, Nursing Colleges & Colleges of Education
- JAMB Change of Course & Institution 2026/2027: Fee, Deadline & How to Do It
- Post-UTME 2026/2027: Screening Fee Rules, Dates, Aggregate Scoring & How to Prepare
- JAMB CAPS 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status, Accept or Reject Admission
- JAMB Slip Reprinting 2027: How to Print Your Exam Notification Slip
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my JAMB result?
Send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 from the phone number you registered with, or log in to efacility.jamb.gov.ng and click Check UTME Results.
Is checking JAMB result free?
Yes on the portal and SMS (network charge only). Printing the original result slip costs ₦1,500 (plus ₦200 service charge).
Why is my JAMB result not showing?
Results are released in batches; underage and investigated candidates are delayed. Try again after 48 hours, then contact support.jamb.gov.ng.
Can I check my result with a different phone number?
No. The SMS method only works from the registered number; use the portal instead.
When will JAMB release the original result slip?
About four weeks after the exam (2026: 18 May 2026).
Spotted a change JAMB has announced that is not reflected here? Drop a comment — this guide is reviewed after every JAMB announcement.