"The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has officially concluded across all centers in Nigeria."
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially come to a close after a rigorous examination window. Over 2.2 million candidates participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) across 989 designated centers nationwide. The board has successfully processed the majority of results, with the first batch of 632,788 results released as early as April.
As the exercise draws to a close, the focus for the board now shifts toward the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). Candidates are reminded that their results can be accessed through the official SMS service by sending 'RESULT' to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered during the initial application.
With the examination phase completed, the next phase involves the release of institutional Post-UTME guidelines. Institutions are expected to start publishing their specific requirements and application portals soon. Candidates are encouraged to monitor their profiles on the JAMB portal frequently to ensure all details are correct and to track any changes in admission status. It is crucial that candidates do not engage in any 'admission racketeering' as the board has reiterated its commitment to transparency throughout the 2026/2027 cycle.
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