Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Releases Over One Million Additional Examination Results as Total Processing Hits Milestone

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board releases 1.26m more UTME results, bringing the 2026 total to 1.89m. Learn how to check your scores now.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Vanguard News

Accelerated Processing of National Entrance Examination

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has significantly expanded the availability of academic data for this year's university aspirants. In a statement released on Monday, the board confirmed that scores for candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on April 17 and April 18 are now fully processed. This rapid turnaround reflects a major push by the educational authority to maintain momentum during the peak of the 2026 admissions cycle.

Cumulative Data Reflects Massive Candidate Turnout

With the latest addition of 1,264,940 results, the total volume of processed scores has reached 1,897,692. This follows an earlier announcement regarding the initial release of over 632,000 results for those who completed their testing on the opening day of the examination. The scale of the data release underscores the logistical complexity of managing a nationwide computer based assessment involving millions of participants across various accredited centers.

Official Protocols for Result Retrieval

Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communication Adviser for the board, has outlined the specific steps candidates must follow to access their performance data. To ensure security and data integrity, candidates are required to use the mobile phone number associated with their initial registration. By sending a specific text command to designated short codes, individuals can receive their scores directly without needing to visit physical testing centers or internet cafes.