If you participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and wish to check your results without internet access, JAMB provides a convenient SMS method. This guide will walk you through the steps to retrieve your UTME results using your mobile phone.
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✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Your JAMB Result via SMS
- Compose a New Text Message:
- Open your phone’s messaging app.
- Type UTMERESULT (in capital letters).
- Send the Message:
- Send the message to 55019 or 66019.
- Ensure you’re using the same phone number you used during your JAMB registration.
- Ensure Sufficient Airtime:
- Make sure your phone has at least ₦50 airtime to cover the SMS charge.
- Receive Your Result:
- After sending the message, you’ll receive an SMS with your UTME result or a relevant status message.
📩 Possible SMS Responses
Depending on your situation, JAMB may send one of the following responses:
- Successful Result Retrieval:
- “Dear Mr/Miss X, your result is as follows…”
- Unregistered Phone Number:
- “This phone number was not used for registration.”
- Result Withheld:
- “Result Withheld.v
- Clarification Needed:
- “Result withheld pending the upload of clarifications/document required from you.”
- Candidate Absent:
- “CANDIDATE ABSENT.”
- Registration Number Cancelled:
- “Registration number cancelled.”
- Unauthorized Access:
- “Invalid Entrance into the Exam Hall.”
These responses provide clarity on your examination status and any necessary actions you may need to take.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Use Registered Phone Number: Always send the SMS using the phone number you used during JAMB registration. Messages from other numbers will not yield results.
- Beware of Fraudsters: JAMB does not authorize any individual or organization to upgrade results. Avoid any such offers, as they are scams.
- Official Channels Only: For any issues or further assistance, contact JAMB through their official channels or visit their official website.
🖥️ Alternative: Checking Your Result Online
If you have internet access, you can also check your result online:
- Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Click on “Print Result Slip” and follow the prompts.
- Note: A fee of ₦2,000 is required to access your original JAMB result slip.
