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2026 JAMB UTME Results Are Out: How to Check via SMS (55019)

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

April 29, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 UTME results for candidates who sat for the examination on April 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2026, as confirmed by the JAMB Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.

JAMB Results for 2026 UTME are out - Check your scores

How to Check Your 2026 JAMB Result via SMS

At this initial stage, results are view-only via SMS (printing of original result slips is not yet active). Follow these exact steps:

  1. Ensure you have at least ₦50 airtime balance on the exact phone number (SIM card) you used to register for the 2026 UTME.
  2. Open your text message app and type UTMERESULT (as one single word, with no space).
  3. Send the SMS to 55019 or 66019.
  4. Your subject-by-subject and aggregate 2026 UTME scores will be sent back to your phone via SMS.

Release Status by Exam Date

  • April 16th to April 23rd Exam Batches: Released
  • April 24th Exam Batch: Processing (to be released next)

Once you see your score, drop a comment below with your total score, chosen course, and first-choice university (never share your JAMB Registration Number publicly!), and start preparing for Post-UTME with the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.

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Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.

Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (4)

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Jessica Adeleke

Apr 29, 2026

I wrote on April 18th and just checked via 55019! I got 289 (English 68, Physics 72, Chemistry 74, Maths 75)! Thank you Mentra!

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Mentra Admissions Team

Apr 29, 2026

Huge congratulations Jessica! 289 is an outstanding score. Keep that momentum going for your Post-UTME!

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Somto Chukwu

Apr 30, 2026

I wrote on Friday, April 24th and 55019 says result not yet available. Should I be worried?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Apr 30, 2026

No need to worry Somto! The April 16 to 23 batches were just uploaded first. The April 24th batch will be released shortly.

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