The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released shortly for candidates who sat for the exams on April 17 and 18, 2026. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, communicated this update on April 19, urging candidates to prepare themselves emotionally and mentally for the results. The release timeline indicates that results will be available within three hours from the announcement. This is significant as UTME results are essential for admission into Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions. JAMB had previously faced criticism for delays in releasing results, including an apology for not meeting the scheduled release for the second batch of results. Candidates are encouraged to remain calm as they await their scores, which can have a substantial impact on their educational futures.