The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the Nigerian examination body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which determines admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. After taking the UTME, the next most anticipated step is checking your result. Thankfully, JAMB offers candidates two convenient ways to check their results: online via the JAMB portal and offline via SMS.
This blog post provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide on both methods.
##How to Check JAMB Result Online
To check your JAMB result online, you need access to the internet and your JAMB registration number or email address. Here's how:
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Visit the JAMB Result Portal: Go to the official JAMB result checking portal:
https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng
2. Log in to Your JAMB Profile: Enter your registered email address and password to log in. If you don’t remember your password, click on the "Forgot Password" link to reset it.
3. Click on "Print Result Slip"
On your dashboard, locate and click on the “Print Result Slip” tab.
4. Make a Payment (if required)
JAMB may require a small fee (usually ?1,500) to access and print your result slip. Use a debit card or any available payment option to make the payment.
5. View and Print Your Result: After successful payment, your result will be displayed. You can print or save it as a PDF for future reference.
##How to Check JAMB Result via USSD Code/SMS Method
For candidates without internet access, JAMB also provides a simpler way to check results using SMS. Here’s how:
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Open your SMS/Messaging App: Go to the messaging app on the mobile phone number used to register for the UTME.
2. Compose a New Message: Type these two words UTME RESULT
3. Send the Message to 55019 or 66019: Send the SMS to either 55019 or 66019. Ensure you have at least ?50 airtime on your line, as the message will incur a charge.
4. Receive Your Result: Within a few minutes, you will receive an SMS response containing your result details, including your score per subject.
##Important Notes
You must use the same phone number used during your JAMB registration for the USSD/SMS method.
Avoid using third-party cyber cafés or agents who may compromise your login credentials.
Your result may not appear immediately if it is still under processing or withheld for further verification.
If you encounter issues such as “No result yet,” try again after 24–48 hours or contact JAMB support.
##Additional Tips
Save or screenshot your result as soon as you view it.
Keep your JAMB registration number secure.
Check your email regularly for admission notifications.
Visit the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) to monitor your admission status after result release.