JAMB Releases Results for 2024 UTME: Breakdown, How to Check
The wait is finally over o! The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the much-anticipated results for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This blog post provides a comprehensive breakdown of the results and a step-by-step guide on how to check your score.
2024 UTME Results Breakdown
JAMB conducted the 2024 UTME CBT exam between April 19th and April 29th, 2024. A total of 1.94 million candidates registered for the exam, and according to recent reports, over 1.8 million results have been released.
Here’s a quick glimpse into the results (as per media reports):
- 0.5% of candidates scored 300 and above.
- 4.2% scored 250 and above.
- Some results are still under investigation (around 64,624).
How to Check Your 2024 UTME Results
There are two convenient ways to access your UTME results:
1. Online Portal:
- Visit the JAMB portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/CheckUTMEResults.
- Login using your registered email address and password.
- Click on the “Check UTME Results” link.
- Your score will be displayed on the screen.
2. SMS Method:
- Using the phone number you used for registration, send the SMS “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019.
- You will receive a reply SMS containing your UTME result details.
Important Tips:
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection if checking online.
- The SMS method incurs standard network charges.
- Remember to save or print a copy of your results for future reference.
What Next After Checking Your Results?
Having received your UTME results, the next steps will depend on your score and preferred institutions.
- If you scored high enough: Prepare for post-UTME screening conducted by your desired universities. Stay tuned for further announcements from the institutions.
- If you are unsatisfied with your score: JAMB allows retaking the UTME exam in subsequent years. You can find information about the registration process on the JAMB website.
We hope this blog post helps! We wish all UTME candidates the very best in their academic journeys.