JAMB The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has stated that the board is yet to release the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination due to some internal appraisals. He mentioned that JAMB wouldn’t want to release results because it had asked people to submit reports, particularly of malpractices.
According to him, the board has no reason not to release the results, but at the same time, the board is doing some internal appraisal to avoid a situation where some results are withdrawn after being released. So the board has to go through the report of possible malpractices before releasing the results.
“And for the first day after the result was ready, we now scrutinized, and we saw that about 40 percent of the report was not in. So, why release 60 per cent and create confusion? We have insisted that this year, we will not release the results until we have all the reports of examination malpractices.
“So, the issue of releasing results and now coming, there will be very few rather than the large number that we had. The results are ready, but we believe we need to have all the reports; we have about 70 percent of the reports now updated, but we want 100 percent.
“The result will be out; for instance, I was told that the exam on Saturday is completed now. The results are in; when I get to the office today, I will append my signature, and it will go out.”
FAQs
1. Why has JAMB not released the 2026 UTME results yet?
JAMB explained that the delay is due to ongoing post-examination processes, including data validation, biometric verification, and the review of examination reports to ensure the credibility and accuracy of all results.
2. Is the delay related to examination malpractice or technical issues?
Yes, partly. JAMB stated that suspected cases of examination malpractice, system irregularities, and technical glitches in some centres are being thoroughly investigated before results are released.
3. When should candidates expect the 2026 UTME results to be released?
According to JAMB, the results will be released immediately after all necessary checks and investigations are concluded. While no exact date has been announced, candidates are advised to remain patient and monitor official JAMB communication channels.
4. What should candidates do while waiting for the release of the results?
Candidates are encouraged to avoid rumours, stay updated via JAMB’s official website and social media platforms, and ensure their registration details are correct to prevent issues once the results are finally released.
