UTME 2026: JAMB First Batch of Results Set for Release

Candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are set to receive their scores shortly. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that results for those who sat for the exam on the opening day will be made available before the end of Friday.

This update was provided by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, via a statement on the board’s official X account. According to the announcement, students who completed their tests on Thursday, April 16, 2026, should expect their results to be processed and uploaded before midnight today. The board noted that a formal public notification will be issued across their social media platforms the moment the results are officially accessible.

The 2026 examination cycle officially kicked off yesterday, April 16. With this swift turnaround, JAMB continues its trend of leveraging technology to ensure candidates receive their performance feedback as quickly as possible.