JAMB RELEASES 2026 MOP-UP EXAMINATION RESULTS

Great news for candidates who participated in the JAMB Mop-Up UTME! The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially announced that results from the mop-up examination are now available and can be accessed immediately through the SMS method.

Here is everything you need to know to retrieve your result without any hassle.

📱 How to Check Your Mop-Up UTME Result via SMS

The process is straightforward. Follow these steps exactly:

1. Pick up the same phone (and SIM card) you used when registering for the UTME.
2. Open your SMS/Messages app.
3. Type the word: UTMERESULT (as one single word — no spaces, no punctuation)
4. Send it to either 55019 or 66019
5. Your result will be returned to you as an SMS reply shortly after.

That’s it. Simple, fast, and accessible from anywhere in Nigeria without needing data or internet access.

⚠️ Why Some Candidates Are Unable to Access Their Results

According to Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, the board has investigated complaints from candidates who reported being unable to retrieve their results — and a clear pattern has emerged.

The vast majority of affected candidates were found to have not fully complied with the instructions. The two most common errors identified are:

• Typing the keyword incorrectly — writing “UTME RESULT” (with a space) instead of the correct “UTMERESULT” (as one word)
• Using a different SIM card — sending the SMS from a phone number that is not the same number used during the original UTME registration

Both of these errors will cause the system to fail to recognize your request, returning either an error message or no response at all.

✅ Quick Checklist Before You Send the SMS

Before hitting send, confirm the following:

• [ ] I am sending from the exact SIM card I used during UTME registration
• [ ] I have typed UTMERESULT as one word with no spaces
• [ ] I am sending to 55019 or 66019
• [ ] My phone has sufficient airtime to send an SMS

💬 JAMB’s Official Advice

JAMB has formally urged all affected candidates to carefully follow the correct procedure outlined above before concluding that their result is missing or unavailable. In most cases, simply correcting the keyword format or switching to the registered SIM resolves the issue immediately.

If you have followed all the steps correctly and still cannot access your result after multiple attempts, it is advisable to visit the nearest JAMB State Office or accredited CBT centre for in-person assistance.

📌 Key Information at a Glance

Stay informed, follow the correct steps, and best of luck as your admission journey continues. Share this with fellow candidates who may be struggling to access their results.