"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially authorized the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips, a critical document for prospective students."
Official Commencement of Result Printing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement of the printing exercise for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slips. This development, confirmed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, serves as a significant milestone for over 2.2 million candidates who participated in this year's examination cycle.
According to the JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the original result slip is a mandatory document required by all tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the purpose of Post-UTME screening, physical verification, and the overall admission selection process. Candidates are encouraged to access the board's e-facility portal to retrieve their documents immediately.
Critical Implications for Candidates
The original result slip is not merely a score sheet; it contains vital biometric and security features, including the candidate’s photograph and national ranking. These elements are essential for university admissions officers to verify the authenticity of a candidate's credentials. Failure to provide this specific document during institutional screening may lead to disqualification from the admission process. Furthermore, JAMB has emphasized that this document remains valid for all subsequent academic activities throughout the candidate's journey into higher education.
What Applicants Must Know
Candidates are advised to utilize any internet-enabled device—whether a personal computer at home, an office system, or an accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre—to print their results. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has previously urged candidates to ensure all data printed matches their registration profile.
"We advise all UTME candidates to verify all details on the slip immediately after printing and ensure they maintain multiple copies for future admission-related purposes," Benjamin noted in his advisory. For those who may have lost access to the original phone numbers used during the registration phase, the Board has provided guidelines on its official website regarding the 'Profiled Email' service, which allows candidates to substitute lost SIM credentials to access their profiles. Applicants are strictly warned against patronizing fraudulent third-party websites or social media pages impersonating the board.
