The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which was conducted from Thursday, April 24.

According to the examination body, over 1.9 million candidates sat for the UTME nationwide.

Data published by JAMB on Monday disclosed that 420,415 candidates scored above 200 out of the 1,955,069 who participated in the representing 21.5 percent.

Over 75 per cent scored below 200, while fewer than one percent scored above 300.

Among those who sat for the exam were 40,247 underage candidates with only 467 of them (1.16%) meeting the minimum benchmark for exceptional ability, with further assessments pending.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check your JAMB result

For candidates eager to access their results, JAMB has provided two official methods: via the eFacility portal and by SMS. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on how to check your 2025 UTME results:

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Method 1: Checking UTME Results Online via JAMB eFacility Portal

Step 1: Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal
Open a browser on your phone or computer and go to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login

Step 2: Enter Your Login Details
Input the email address and password you used to register for the UTME.

Step 3: Click on “Check UTME Results”

After logging in, click the “Check UTME Results” button. Your results will be displayed on your screen, showing your scores for each subject.

Method 2: Checking UTME Results via SMS

Step 1: Open Your Messaging App
Launch the SMS/text message application on your phone.

Step 2: Compose a New Message
Type the word RESULT in all capital letters, followed by your JAMB Registration Number.
Example: RESULT 12345678AB

Step 3: Send the SMS
Send the message to 55019 or 66019—the official JAMB SMS lines.

Step 4: Receive Your Results via Text
You will receive a reply SMS with your subject scores and overall result.