The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified why some candidates are yet to access their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, assuring that the delay is due to ongoing verification and administrative processes.
In a statement issued on April 21, 2026, the examination body said that while a large number of results have already been released, others remain temporarily withheld pending further checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with admission guidelines.
JAMB noted that one of the key reasons for the delay involves candidates who do not meet the minimum admission age. Following federal policy, candidates below 16 years are not eligible for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the current academic session.
According to the Board, results for such candidates are placed on hold while their records, including birth certificates and National Identification Number data, are verified to ensure proper documentation before any further action is taken.
The Board also attributed the “No Result Yet” status to ongoing malpractice screening and technical challenges. Results from centres flagged for suspicious activities are undergoing additional scrutiny using biometric data and surveillance footage to confirm their integrity.
Candidates who experienced biometric verification issues during the examination may also face delays, as their identities are being manually reconciled. In some cases, late uploads from remote Computer-Based Test centres have contributed to the staggered release of results.
JAMB emphasized that the “No Result Yet” message does not mean a candidate’s result has been canceled. The Board assured that once all verification processes are completed, results will be released in batches.
Candidates with specific issues requiring attention will be contacted through their registered phone numbers or email addresses with further instructions.
The Board advised candidates to rely only on official platforms to check their results, including the JAMB e-Facility portal and the SMS service by sending “RESULT” to designated shortcodes using their registered phone numbers.
As the post-examination review continues, JAMB reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency and credibility in the conduct and release of the 2026 UTME results.