JAMB Releases 279 Previously Withheld UTME Results After Malpractice Investigations

JAMB releases 279 previously withheld UTME results after malpractice investigations The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME results that were earlier withheld over suspected examination malpractice, following the conclusion of investigations into affected candidates. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Thursday. According to the Board, the decision followed a detailed review of cases flagged during and after the conduct of the 2026 UTME. It explained that while some candidates were cleared after no evidence of wrongdoing was found, others had their results cancelled where malpractice was confirmed. JAMB stated that the latest release forms part of its ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and protect the integrity of the examination process across Nigeria. The Board further disclosed that results from certain centres remain under investigation, particularly those flagged by its live monitoring system or those linked to suspicious activities during the examination period. It added that such results would either be released or cancelled depending on the outcome of ongoing reviews. Officials warned that any candidate found guilty of malpractice after final investigations would have their results withdrawn in line with established examination rules. JAMB also advised candidates whose results are still pending to continue checking their status using the official result-checking channels, including SMS verification through designated short codes. The development comes as the Board continues to intensify efforts to curb examination malpractice and ensure credibility in the UTME process, which is used for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.