UTME 2026: JAMB releases first batch of results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB warned candidates against manipulating their results and disclosed that three individuals are in custody for result falsification using artificial intelligence.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday. Candidates can check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019. JAMB's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, warned against manipulating the SMS results, stating it's a serious criminal offence. Two candidates and one parent are in custody for result falsification using artificial intelligence and other electronic means. The UTME exercise is ongoing, and results will continue to be released in batches. Any candidate found culpable of result falsification will face the full consequences of the law.
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