There are currently two (2) ways of checking Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) results in 2025: checking online via portal, and checking offline using SMS code. However, it's worth noting to let you understand that the checking if JAMB results via portal requires no cost but checking via SMS usually incur for a service fee of N50.
Furthermore, it's important to also note that checking JAMB results online is categorized into two (2): checking through printing out results slip which cost N1,500, and checking through UTME results checker which cost 0 fee but usually unavailable when JAMB first release results. The SMS method is the most fast way method to access your UTME results without stress.
Checking JAMB Results Online
There are two (2) different methods to check JAMB's UTME results online:
- Print out your JAMB Results Slip to see results but cost N1500.
- Checking through the UTME Result Checker which is usually unavailable at the time JAMB release results.
The printing of JAMB results slip is usually recommended for candidate who lost his/her registration SIM. If SIM is lost, checking results via SMS will not be possible because the message must be sent on the SIM number submitted during the registration.
So, if your JAMB SIM is misplaced or you don't have access to it again, you can either retrieve it or use the print out results slip method to check your JAMB results on the online portal.
On the other hand, checking results via UTME results checker is possible but this is usually available months after the results are released. In other words, you cannot use it immediately JAMB announced the release of your results. SMS method, and Print Results Slip method are always available at this time.
Checking JAMB Results Online Using Print out your JAMB Results Slip Method
Follow these steps to successfully print out your JAMB results slip:
- Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal via efacility.jamb.gov.ng on your device's browser.
- Login to the portal using your credentials including your registered email address and unique password.
- Once you're in your JAMB portal, you'll see "Print Results Slip" tab with a printer icon. Click on the icon and you'll be redirected to where to make payment.
- Select your preferred payment option. The available ones on JAMB portal are use of debit cards like Visa, MasterCard, and Verve, use of local bank transfer, use of USSD code and eNaira payment.
- Now make the payment and once payment is successful, you can now proceed to print your JAMB results slip by selecting your exam year and entering your JAMB Registration Number in the required fields.
- Now click on "Print Right Slip" button with a download icon to print your JAMB results. You can connect your device to a printer to print it out or save the results as PDF file on your device.
As you can see, the process it simple. But you'll need to make payments of N1,500 to print out your JAMB results slip. However, additional service fee from remita will be added and possibly if you're printing in cyber cafe, the owner may charge you extra fee that'll cover printing paper and services.
Checking Your JAMB Results through the UTME Result Checker
This is another online method to check your JAMB's UTME results. Follow these steps to check your results:
- Open your device browser and visit the UTME results checker portal via efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckUTMEResults.
- On the results checking portal, input your JAMB registration number in the designated field.
- Now, click on "Check My Results." The results will display if the online results checker is available to use.
This method is one of the most hassle-free to check JAMB results online but the method is not always available. However, once your results are displayed, you can screenshot it for future reference.
Checking JAMB Results via SMS
Short Message Service (SMS) is the most used method to check JAMB results. This method is instantly available when JAMB announces release of UTME results for candidates. However, it's important to note that this method will charge N50 service fee from your airtime balance and you're required to use this method on the number used to register on JAMB.
To check your JAMB result, start by opening the messaging app on your mobile device, and send either “UTMERESULT” or “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019. Shortly after you sent the message, you’ll receive a text message with your result status.
Errors That Maybe Encountered Using SMS
- If your phone number wasn’t registered, you’ll get a message stating it isn’t linked to any candidate. If your result is ready, the message will display your name and score.
- Other possible responses include notices for withheld results, requests for additional documents, absence from the exam, cancellation of your registration, or unauthorized entry into the exam hall.
- “Result Not Available” Message. In this case, your result may still be processing. You can continue trying or try again later to avoid service fee because every attempt you make to send SMS will incur for a service fee of N50.
- Insufficient credit to perform your request means you don't have enough airtime balance to check the results. You'll need to recharge and have at least N50 airtime balance to check your UTME results.
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