The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially confirmed that the second batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be available to candidates before midnight this Saturday. This announcement follows the successful rollout of the initial batch of scores earlier in the week.
Rapid Turnaround for Friday Candidates
Candidates who participated in the examination on Friday, April 17, 2026, are the primary beneficiaries of this update. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, utilized his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to provide real-time updates and reassurance to anxious students.
In his statement, Benjamin confirmed:
• Release Timeline: The results for the Friday, April 17 session will be processed and released before the close of the day.
• Official Notification: An official notice from the Board will be issued immediately following the upload of the results to the JAMB portal.
• Social Media Updates: Candidates are encouraged to monitor the Board's social media channels for the latest information regarding the release.
Overview of the 2026 UTME Exercise
The 2026 examination cycle has seen a massive turnout of students seeking admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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Current Progress: The first batch of results released for Thursday’s candidates saw 632,788 individuals successfully access their scores.
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Total Enrollment: More than two million candidates are expected to participate in the nationwide exercise at various accredited computer-based test (CBT) centres.
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Examination Schedule: The 2026 UTME officially commenced on Thursday and continues to run through the scheduled timeframe across the federation.
The board has emphasized its commitment to transparency and speed in releasing results while maintaining the integrity of the computerized testing system.
