JAMB Result 2025: How to Check UTME Scores via SMS and Online Portal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. If you plan to apply to a university, polytechnic, or college in Nigeria, your JAMB score is a key requirement.

This article will guide you through two simple and verified ways to check your JAMB result—by SMS and via the JAMB online portal. It also offers helpful insights on performance statistics, cut-off marks, and what to do next after checking your score.

How to Check Your JAMB Result via SMS

Using SMS is one of the fastest and easiest ways to access your UTME result. Here’s how:

1. Send a text message with UTME RESULT or UTMERESULT (in capital letters) to 55019 or 66019.
2. Ensure you use the mobile number you registered with during your JAMB application.
3. Maintain at least ₦50 airtime balance, as the message will be charged.

Once you’ve sent the message, one of these responses will be returned:

• Result Available: You will receive your scores via SMS.
• Number Not Registered: A message will notify you that your phone number wasn’t used during registration.
• Result Withheld: This means your result is under investigation or documents are missing.
• Absent from the Exam: This confirms you missed your exam session.
• Registration Cancelled: If your exam registration was cancelled, you’ll be informed.
• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to enter the exam hall without proper authorization will be flagged.

Your registered phone number must be kept safe, as access through any other number will fail.

 How to Check Your JAMB Result Online (JAMB Portal)

Alternatively, you can view your JAMB score online through the official portal. Follow these easy steps:

1. Go to the JAMB eFacility Portal.
2. Log in with your correct registration email and password.
3. Click on “Print Result Slip” from the services list.
4. Proceed to make an online payment of ₦2,000 to access the original result.
5. Enter your JAMB registration number, choose exam year (2025), then click to view and print your result slip.

Ensure all personal details are correct before printing. The printed result includes your passport photograph and detailed scores.

Key Insights from the 2025 UTME Results

The statistics from this year’s UTME performance can help you understand the competition:

• Over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 out of nearly 2 million.
• Only 420,415 scored above 200 marks.
• Less than 1% achieved scores above 300 marks.
• About 40,247 underage candidates sat for the exam to show exceptional talent.
• Merely 467 of those younger candidates scored high marks.

These figures show how competitive this year’s UTME was. Comparing your result to these numbers gives you a better picture of your standing.

 Stay Alert: Avoid JAMB Result Scams

Your JAMB score cannot be changed after it has been released. Therefore, beware of anyone offering to upgrade your result. Scammers often promise upgrades in exchange for payment—this is completely false.

To stay safe:

• Always use the official JAMB portal or the approved SMS method to check your results.
• Never share your JAMB login credentials or registration number with strangers.
• Ignore anyone claiming to have links inside JAMB.

Do not fall victim to fraud. Trust only official JAMB channels.

What’s Next After Checking Your JAMB Result?

After viewing your score, your next step is to check if it qualifies you for your desired institution or course.

• Review the official JAMB cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges.
• Monitor Post-UTME screening announcements from institutions you’re interested in.
• Prepare ahead by gathering required documents like result slips and passports.
• Apply promptly once Post-UTME forms become available.

Being proactive can help secure your admission faster.

 Thank You for Reading

We appreciate your time and hope this guide on checking your JAMB result 2025 was helpful. If you have any questions, please drop them in the comments section—we’d be glad to assist you. Also, feel free to share this article with your friends who wrote the UTME. We wish you the very best in your admission journey!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I check my JAMB result without internet access?
Yes, you can check your result by sending “UTME RESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019.

2. What if I lost the phone number I used for JAMB registration?
Unfortunately, you can’t check your result via SMS unless you use the registered number. Try the online portal instead.

3. Why is my JAMB result showing ‘Withheld’?
Your result may be under investigation due to suspected irregularities or pending documentation.

4. How much does it cost to check JAMB result by SMS?
The SMS check costs ₦50, so ensure you have sufficient airtime on your phone.

5. Is it possible to print the JAMB result slip for free?
No. You must pay ₦2,000 on the JAMB portal to view and print the original result slip.

6. When will Post-UTME screening begin?
Each institution sets its own schedule. Monitor your school of choice for official Post-UTME updates.

7. Can someone upgrade my JAMB score?
No. JAMB results cannot be upgraded. Anyone claiming otherwise is likely a scammer.

8. What is the highest score in the 2025 UTME?
JAMB hasn’t published the highest score yet, but less than 1% scored above 300.

9. What are the cut-off marks for 2025 admissions?
JAMB will release official cut-off marks soon. Stay updated on their website or trusted news sources.

10. Can I change my institution after seeing my result?
Yes, JAMB allows change of institution and course. Visit the JAMB portal and follow the correct procedure.