How to Check your JAMB Result Online or via SMS | 2025

If you sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), you can now check your jAMB result online or via SMS.

Whether you’re applying to a university, polytechnic, or college of education in Nigeria, knowing how to check your results is essential. This guide explains how to safely and correctly check your JAMB result using SMS and the official online portal.

Check Your JAMB Result via SMS

One of the fastest ways to check your JAMB result is through SMS. Here’s how:

Steps to Check JAMB Result by SMS:

1. Send: Type UTME RESULT or UTMERESULT in capital letters.
2. Send the message to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number used for JAMB registration.
3. Ensure you have at least ₦50 airtime, as this is the SMS cost.

Possible SMS Replies:

• Result Available: Your UTME score will be sent in a message.
• Number Not Registered: You’ll be notified if the number wasn’t used during registration.
• Result Withheld: This indicates your result is being reviewed.
• Absent: You missed your exam and have no results.
• Registration Cancelled: Your JAMB registration was invalidated.
• Unauthorized Access: Indicates exam malpractice or entry violations.

Note: Always use the same phone number you used for JAMB registration. Using another number will return an error.

Check Your JAMB Result Online

Use the official JAMB portal to view a more detailed breakdown of your results and print your original JAMB result slip.

Steps to Check YOUR JAMB Result Online:

1. Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal
2. Log in with your JAMB email and password.
3. Click “Print Result Slip” on your dashboard.
4. Pay ₦2,000 via Remita using your ATM card or bank payment.
5. After payment, enter your registration number and select 2025 as your exam year.
6. Download and print your JAMB result slip, which includes your passport photo.

Double-check your name, registration number, and other details before printing.

JAMB Result Statistics for 2025

Understanding the national performance can help you assess your standing:

• Over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 out of nearly 2 million test-takers.
• Only 420,415 candidates scored above 200.
• Less than 1% scored above 300.
• 40,247 underage candidates took the exam for exceptional talent recognition, but just 467 scored above 300.

This clarifies that scoring above 200 is an achievement, considering national averages.

Stay Safe – Avoid JAMB Result Scams

Your JAMB result cannot be changed or upgraded. Beware of fake agents and fraudsters.

Security Tips:

• Only use official JAMB platforms to check results.
• Ignore anyone who claims they can “upgrade” your score.
• Do not share your login credentials or registration number with strangers.

JAMB has warned that no result modification will be possible once released.

What to Do After Checking Your JAMB Result

Now that you know your JAMB result, here’s what to do next:

1. Check Cut-Off Marks

Visit the official JAMB Cut-Off Marks page to verify if your score meets your chosen institution or course requirements.

2. Prepare for Post-UTME

Stay updated with:

• Post-UTME screening schedules
• Admission form’s release dates
• Departmental cut-offs and screening requirements

3. Consider a Change of Course or Institution

Explore the JAMB Change of Institution or Change of Course options if your score doesn’t meet your preferred course or university’s cut-off.

Conclusion

Your JAMB result is the gateway to your admission journey. Check it promptly, stay informed about cut-off marks, and prepare for post-UTME screenings. Don’t fall for scams—use only the official methods provided above.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about JAMB Result