JAMB Releases 2026 Mock UTME Results After Technical Glitches

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board released the results of the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Tuesday, following the test conducted across Nigeria on March 28. The mock exam, a practice run for the main examination set to begin on April 16, involved 224,597 registered candidates, of whom 152,586 participated at 989 computer-based test centers nationwide.

JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin announced the results in a statement, advising candidates to check their scores by sending "MOCKRESULT" via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number linked to their 2026 UTME registration. The board noted that more than 20 centers encountered technical challenges during the exercise, leading to their delisting to ensure reliability for the upcoming main test.

The mock examination highlighted logistical hurdles at several locations, with reports of delays and system errors affecting participants. In Nasarawa State, for instance, candidates at a center in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area, waited over three hours past the scheduled 8 a.m. start time, leaving many exhausted after arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. Parents expressed frustration over the prolonged...