JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results After Investigation

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released 279 UTME results that were previously withheld during its nationwide examination malpractice investigation The development has brought relief to many candidates anxiously waiting for updates on their 2026/2027 admission status

According to JAMB, the released results were cleared after detailed technical and data driven reviews showed no direct evidence of examination misconduct against the affected candidates The board emphasized that its ongoing verification process is aimed at protecting the credibility of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

While some candidates have now regained access to their scores, JAMB also confirmed that several other results remain under investigation due to suspicious activities detected at certain CBT centres across Nigeria

JAMB Explains Why the 279 UTME Results Were Released

In an official statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the examination body revealed that the 279 results were approved for release after careful screening and forensic analysis

The board stated that its monitoring systems and review committee found no prima facie evidence linking the affected candidates to examination malpractice

This latest action forms part of JAMB’s broader effort to ensure transparency and fairness throughout the 2026/2027 admission process

Some UTME Results Still Cancelled or Under Investigation

Despite the positive update for some candidates, JAMB confirmed that multiple UTME results have been completely cancelled where there was clear evidence of malpractice

The board also disclosed that some examination centres remain under intense scrutiny following reports from live monitoring officials and technical surveillance systems

Candidates affected by these ongoing investigations may still see their results marked as “withheld” pending final biometric verification and video audits

How to Check If Your JAMB Result Has Been Released

Candidates whose UTME results were initially withheld can now verify their status through JAMB’s official SMS channels

Step by Step Method to Check Your UTME Result

• Open your phone messaging app
• Type: UTMERESULT
• Send the message to 55019 or 66019

JAMB stressed that candidates must use the exact phone number used during registration Sending the SMS with another line may result in an error message or airtime deduction without response

Important Update on Withheld JAMB Results

JAMB advised candidates whose results are still under review not to panic According to the board, a withheld result does not automatically mean cancellation

The examination body encouraged candidates to regularly monitor their JAMB CAPS portal for fresh updates regarding their admission and examination status

JAMB also warned students against scammers claiming they can “upgrade” or “unlock” withheld results The board maintained that no external individual has access to manipulate its secured database

Summary of JAMB’s Latest Directive