JAMB Releases 279 Withheld 2026 UTME Results After Review

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 previously withheld results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), bringing relief to affected candidates who had been awaiting further clarification on their status.

In a statement cited by multiple reports, the Board explained that the results were reviewed and cleared after necessary internal checks, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining transparency and fairness in the conduct of the national examination.

According to JAMB, the affected results were part of those earlier placed under review due to standard post-examination screening processes, which often involve verifying cases of irregularities or technical concerns before final release.

The Board also reiterated that its review mechanisms are designed to protect the integrity of the UTME while ensuring that innocent candidates are not unfairly penalised. With this latest release, affected candidates can now access their results through the official JAMB result-checking channels using their registered phone numbers.

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While some results had been cancelled after evidence of malpractice was established, others were released after the board found no prima facie case against the affected candidates, JAMB said

The board added that results from centres where JAMB’s live monitoring team observed suspicious activities, or where adverse reports were received, remained withheld pending further investigation.

Nonetheless, education stakeholders have welcomed the development, describing it as a step that helps reduce anxiety among candidates while reinforcing trust in the examination system.

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JAMB has continued to release UTME results in batches this examination season, as it processes millions of candidates who sat for the 2026 exercise nationwide

The board advised candidates whose results were yet to be released to check their status by sending ‘UTMERESULT’ to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration.

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