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Everyone who aspires to attend a Nigerian University must write the UTME organised by JAMB. If you have written the exam, the next step is to determine your score and your chances of gaining admission. You can check your UTME result online, and we will walk you through the steps in this article.

If you want to find out how to do it on the spot quickly, you can also check via SMS. All the information about that is in this article. So, let’s discuss how to check your UTME result online.

What is Jamb UTME?

UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is an examination organised by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) as one of the ways to gain admission into a Nigerian tertiary institution. The exam is organised annually for eligible candidates who have completed their secondary education.

The eligibility criteria are as follows:

  1. The candidate must have completed their secondary school education or be concluding the same year as the year they’re sitting for the UTME.
  2. Candidates must have written the WASSCE and have at least five credits, including Math and English.

Any candidate who fulfils the criteria can sit for the exam and then wait to check their results afterwards. While there are different methods, it’s always better to check your UTME results online. Why? You may ask. Well, it’s because;

  1. It’s the more reliable method.
  2. You get to see all your details, and you would be using the direct portal, so the chances of encountering an error are slim. Even if it happens, you’re assured it’s from the board’s end, and you can visit the JAMB office to make enquiries.

How to Check Your Jamb UTME Results Online

If you took the UTME and want to check your result, here are the steps.

  1. Visit the Jamb result-checking portal.
  2. Log in by inputting your email and password. If you don’t know your password, ask the cyber cafe attendant who registered you for the exam. If you encounter this page below, click the icon, and the login fields will pop up.
  3. Input your JAMB registration number and click on Check My Result.
  4. Your result will be displayed on the screen, and you can go on to print it out.

There are a few reasons why the portal may not display your result. Take a look at them.

Why Can’t You Find YourJamb Results Online?

These are some reasons you may not find your results when you check online.

  1. Your results are not ready.
    Not all UTME results are uploaded at the same time. Just as there are different days for the exams, the results will be released in batches, too. You can wait for some days and then check again.
  2. You were absent from the exam.
    This one is a no-brainer. You will only have a result if you sit for the exams.
  3. Your result has been withheld.
    Some candidates’ results may be withheld due to malpractice or any other reason the board deems strong enough to hold a result. It may also be a technical glitch with the website or portal. What to do in this case is to wait for a few days and check again. If you receive the same message, you may need to visit the JAMB office closest to you.

Additional Tips on Checking Your UTME Result

  1. You can also check your results via SMS. Ensure you use the same phone number you registered with to check. Send UTMERESULT to 66019 or 55019. You’ll receive a text message with your results, all things being equal.
  2. Even after checking via SMS, you’ll need to check your UTME result online because that’s the only way to get a printed copy.
  3. If your result has a problem, you can contact the board online through their website. However, visiting the office in person is more advisable to lay out your complaints because you’ll receive assistance quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions on Checking UTME Result

How can I check my 2024 UTME result?

You can check your 2024 UTME result in two ways: online and via SMS. To check online, follow the steps listed above. To check via SMS, text UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 and await a reply containing your result.

How do I log in to the JAMB portal?

To log in to the Jamb portal, you need your email address (the same one you used for the registration) and your password. Visit the Jamb portal. Tap the login button and input your email and password. Click on login, and you’ll be on your account on the portal.

Conclusion

Jamb UTME is the most popular examination taken by candidates who aspire to gain admission into any of the state or federal-governed tertiary institutions in Nigeria. After writing the exam, you’ll have to check your result online or via SMS to know if you made the cutoff that makes you eligible for admission.

The steps listed in this article will help you check your UTME result online. If you don’t see your result, there are a few reasons. Jamb may not have uploaded your result yet, or they might withhold it for various reasons. You must go to the Jamb office in your state/ region to determine the reason and push for a resolution.