JAMB: How to check 2025 UTME results

By Seyi Babalola

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed a statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), results. Over 1.5 million of the 1,955,069 applicants scored below 200.

According to the statistical breakdown, just 420,415 applicants scored above 200, with fewer than 1% scoring above 300, according to figures released Monday.

The Board also reported that 40,247 minor candidates took the exam to demonstrate extraordinary ability, but only 467 (1.16%) reached the stipulated criteria, with more evaluations awaiting.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check UTME results:

Step 1: Visit the JAMB Result Portal

Go to the official JAMB result-checking portal.

Step 2: Enter Your Details

Input the phone number used during registration or your registration number.

Step 3: Click on “Check My Results”

Your JAMB result will be displayed instantly. You can screenshot or print it for future reference.

How to Check UTME Results via SMS

Step 1: Send a Message to 55019

Using the phone number linked to your JAMB registration, send UTMERESULT to 55019. Make sure you have at least N50 airtime.

Step 2: Receive Your JAMB Score

JAMB will send your result as an SMS in a few minutes. If you don’t get a response, try again later.

After you receive your result, you’ll need to log into the JAMB portal to print your result.