JAMB releases 2026 UTME mock exam results, delists 20 CBT centres over technical glitches

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 mock unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME).

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, said the board also delisted 20 computer-based (CBT) centres over “technical inaccuracies” that marred the examination in some parts of the country.

Several candidates scheduled to sit for the examination were left stranded on Saturday, March 27, after a technical failure disrupted the exercise in some parts of the country.

Reports indicate that across many centres, the exam failed to commence several hours after candidates arrived, sparking widespread concern, outbursts, and backlash among Nigerians, particularly on social media.

The JAMB’s spokesperson said results of the mock UTME are now available at the board’s portal, adding that candidates can also access them via SMS.

“Candidates can check their results by sending MOCKRESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration for the 2026 UTME,” Benjamin said.

According to him, 224,597 candidates registered for the mock examination, out of which 152,586 sat for the test.

He said the exercise was conducted across 989 CBT centres nationwide.

He added that candidates are strongly advised to beware of fraudulent individuals or groups, particularly on WhatsApp, claiming to facilitate score inflation.

“Such claims are false and criminal,” he said.

“Any candidate found to have engaged in such activities will have their registration cancelled.”

Benjamin said where such infractions are discovered after the examination, results may be withheld or withdrawn.

“Candidates should note that the main UTME is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 16th April 2026,” he added.