Many 2020 UTME candidates have reported difficulties checking their results days after the examination ended, due to lost registration SIM cards, mobile network delays, or incorrect SMS formatting. If you have not been able to view your score yet, here is what you need to know.
3 Essential Rules for Checking via 55019 SMS
- Use Your Registered Phone Number: You must send the SMS from the exact phone number you used during your 2020 JAMB registration. If you lost that SIM card, you can either do a SIM swap/retrieval with your network provider or wait for JAMB to enable free result checking on the web portal using your Registration Number.
- Type the Exact Keyword: Send the word RESULT (in capital letters, without an 'S' at the end) to 55019. Make sure you have at least ₦50 airtime on your main account balance.
- Network Delays on Airtel and Glo: Mobile operators (particularly Airtel and Glo) have been resolving short-code routing delays with 55019. If your message fails or does not return a reply immediately, wait a few hours and try again.
What If Your Result Is Withheld?
If your result is withheld for further investigation, you will receive an explicit SMS notification from 55019 stating so. Otherwise, exercise a little patience as JAMB activates the online registration-number checking portal.
Once you see your score, start preparing for your university screening exam with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.
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