JAMB explains delay in 2026 UTME original result slips

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates to remain patient as the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips has yet to be activated.

JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to the board, the delay is due to the conclusion of foreign examinations and preparations for the mop-up examination for candidates who could not participate in the main examination through no fault of theirs.

“The printing of the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip has not yet been activated. Candidates are kindly urged to be patient as the Board has just concluded the foreign examinations and is also preparing to conduct the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination through no fault of theirs,” the statement read.

JAMB explained that the UTME is a ranking examination and that the original result slip contains candidates’ rankings, making it necessary for all processes to be completed before the slips are released.

“Candidates are reminded that the UTME is a ranking examination, and the Original Result Slip contains the ranking of candidates. Consequently, all necessary processes must be completed before the slips can be released,” Benjamin stated.

The board assured candidates that the printing portal would be activated once the necessary adjustments had been concluded

“As soon as the necessary adjustments are concluded, the printing portal will be activated. This will be done shortly, and candidates will be duly informed when to proceed with the printing of their result slips,” the statement added.

JAMB apologised for the delay and appealed for understanding from candidates and other stakeholders.

The delay has sparked frustration among many candidates, who expressed online that they need access to their scores for post-UTME preparations, university admissions processes, and change of course or institution decisions.

JAMB has previously enabled SMS result checking for candidates using their registered phone numbers.

This development comes after the board pegged 150 as the cut-off mark for university admission in 2026.