How to Check JAMB Results: Online Portal or SMS
The 2024 JAMB results are out! Learn how to check your UTME scores online or via SMS. Find out the statistics and key details of this year's exam. Get crucial tips on what to do next and stay clear of fraud. Keep reading to ensure you understand every step.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for 2024 are now available. This result is crucial for your next steps into higher education in Nigeria. Whether you aim to join a university, polytechnic, college, or other institution, your JAMB result is essential for the application process. JAMB makes checking your results easy via both online and SMS methods.
Information | Details |
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📅 Exam Dates | 19 April to 29 April 2024 |
📊 Registered | 1.94 million candidates |
📍 Centres | 700 centres in 118 towns |
📈 Top Scores | 0.4% above 300 marks; 24% above 200 marks |
📲 Check SMS | Send “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using registered phone |
💻 Check Online | Visit JAMB eFacility Portal, log in, and select ‘Print Result Slip’ |
💵 Fee | N1,500 for online result slip |
🚨 Warning | Beware of fraudsters; results cannot be upgraded |
Understanding the 2024 JAMB Results
In 2024, over 1.94 million candidates registered for the UTME, taking their exams in 700 centres across 118 towns from 19 April to 29 April. According to JAMB’s Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, only 0.4% of candidates scored above 300 marks, while 24% scored 200 or above. This means 76% of candidates scored below 200, highlighting the competitive nature of the examination.
JAMB does not reveal the identity of the highest-scoring candidate since the UTME is a ranking exam with different admission criteria for each institution.
How to Check Your 2024 JAMB Result
Via SMS
Checking your JAMB result through SMS is simple and convenient:
- Send “UTME RESULT” or “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number you registered with.
- Make sure your phone has a minimum balance of N50 to cover the SMS cost.
- You will receive a response depending on your specific situation:
- Unregistered Phone Number: You will receive a message saying, “This phone number was not used for registration.”
- Results Available: A message like “Dear Mr/Miss X, your result is as follows…” will be sent.
- Results Withheld: If applicable, you’ll receive a “Result Withheld” notification.
- Clarification Needed: Some candidates will receive “Result withheld pending the upload of clarifications/document required from you.”
- Candidate Absent: This message is sent to candidates who missed their exams.
- Registration Number Cancelled: If your registration number was cancelled, you will be informed.
- Unauthorised Access: A message like “Invalid Entrance into the Exam Hall” will be sent to those who gained unauthorised access.
Online via JAMB Portal
- Visit the eFacility Portal: Head over to JAMB’s eFacility Portal and log in with your registration details.
- Click ‘Print Result Slip’: Select this tab under the list of services.
- Complete Payment: Pay a fee of N1,500 online to access your original JAMB result slip.
- Access and Print Your Result: After payment, choose your exam year and input your JAMB Registration Number to print your result slip, complete with your photograph.
Advice for JAMB Candidates
- Beware of fraudsters who claim they can upgrade your results. Once your results are out, it is impossible to alter them. Only access your results through legitimate channels like the JAMB portal or via SMS.
- For more details on minimum scores required by institutions, check the JAMB Cut-Off Marks.
- Stay updated on institutions selling post-UTME forms by visiting our Post-UTME Updates Page.
In summary, your 2024 JAMB result is available and can be easily checked online or via SMS. Stay informed and vigilant, and you’ll be well-prepared to plan your future in higher education!
FAQ as Regards JAMB Result
Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) by JAMB candidates. We have tried our best to provide the most accurate answers as possible.
Has JAMB released the 2024 UTME result?
Yes, the 2024 UTME results are now readily available to all candidates that participated in the exam.
How can I check my JAMB result?
There are two ways to check the 2024 UTME results. The results can be checked online (via the JAMB result-checking portal) and via SMS (this comes at a cost).
How long will it take before I check my result after the exam?
Candidates who took the 2024 UTME will be able to view their results a few hours after the exam, according to JAMB. Candidates are advised to check their results using the procedure outlined above.
Will I need a scratch card to check my UTME result?
There is no need for a scratch card to check the 2024 JAMB result. Checking of JAMB NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS IS COMPLETELY FREE!
How many times can I check my 2024 Result?
You are free to check your JAMB notification of results as many times as you want.
Can I check my 2024 result on the phone?
Yes. You can also use your phone's browser or SMS to carry out the steps outlined above.
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