The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. If you’re one of the millions of candidates who sat for the exam, you’ll need to check your score to proceed with university, polytechnic, or college admission in Nigeria.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to check your 2025 JAMB result online or via SMS, key statistics from this year’s UTME, and essential tips to avoid scams.
How to Check 2025 JAMB Result Online & via SMS
Method 1: Check JAMB Result via SMS (Fast & Easy)
This method requires the phone number used during JAMB registration. Follow these steps:
- Compose a new SMS with “UTMERESULT” (in uppercase).
- Send it to 55019 or 66019.
- Ensure you have at least ₦50 airtime (deducted for the service).
Possible SMS Responses:
- Result Available: You’ll receive your score.
- “Number Not Registered”: Wrong phone number used.
- “Result Withheld”: Pending investigation.
- “Absent from Exam”: You missed your exam session.
- “Registration Cancelled”: Invalid registration.
- “Unauthorized Access”: Disqualified for malpractice.
🔹 Pro Tip: Only use your registered phone number to avoid errors.
Method 2: Check JAMB Result Online via eFacility Portal
For a detailed result slip, follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal.
- Log in with your email/phone and password.
- Click “Check UTME Results” (or “Print Result Slip”).
- Pay ₦2,000 for the official result slip.
- Enter your JAMB registration number and exam year (2025).
- View, download, and print your result slip.
🔹 Note: The printed slip includes your photo and full details for admission processing.
2025 UTME Result Statistics & Performance Overview
Here are key insights from this year’s UTME:
✅ Over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 (out of 2 million).
✅ Only 420,415 scored above 200.
✅ Less than 1% scored above 300.
✅ 40,247 underage candidates took the exam, with 467 achieving exceptional scores.
These stats help you compare your performance with other candidates nationwide.
How to Avoid JAMB Result Scams (Fraud Alert!)
⚠️ Beware of fraudsters! JAMB results cannot be changed after release.
🔒 Safety Tips:
- Only use official JAMB portals/SMS methods.
- Ignore fake “JAMB upgrade” offers—they are scams.
- Never share your registration details with strangers.
Next Steps After Checking Your JAMB Result
- Check JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2025 – Confirm if your score meets your school’s requirement.
- Prepare for Post-UTME – Follow updates from your chosen institution.
- Print Original Result Slip – Required for admission processing.
📢 Did you check your result? Share your score in the comments!
