JAMB Result Checker
& CAPS Portal Guide.
Everything you need to verify your UTME scores, print your original result slip, understand university cut-off marks, and secure your admission for the 2026 academic session.
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Method 1: Checking via SMS
If you do not have immediate internet access, the fastest way to check your score is via SMS. You must send this message using the exact phone number you used to register for your JAMB profile.
Send Message: UTMERESULT
To Number: 55019 or 66019
* A standard network SMS fee of N50 applies.
Method 2: The JAMB eFacility Portal
To print your original result slip or check your admission status on CAPS, you must log into your personal student dashboard online.
- 01 Visit the official JAMB eFacility Portal.
- 02 Log in using your linked email address and password.
- 03 Click on "Print Result Slip" to view and download your scores.
University Cut-Off Marks
General minimum score requirements for admission into Nigerian institutions.
General Baselines
- Top Federal Universities (UNILAG, UI) 200+
- State & Private Universities 140 - 160
- Polytechnics 120+
- Colleges of Education 100+
Note: Competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering often require scores far above the general university cut-off marks (usually 250 and above).
Subject Combinations
Medical & Biological Sciences
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Law & Arts
Use of English, Literature, Government, CRS/History
Engineering & Computer Science
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Business & Administration
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting
Admission Alternatives
What to do if your score is below your dream university's cut-off mark.
Federal Universities
140 - 150Newly established federal universities often accept lower JAMB scores to encourage student enrollment. Consider changing your institution via the JAMB portal.
FUD, FUBK, FUOTUOKE
State Universities
140 - 160State universities are excellent alternatives, especially if you apply to a university within your state of origin to benefit from catchment area policies.
EBSU, SSU, KSUSTA, TSU
Private Universities
140+Private universities offer faster academic calendars and avoid strike actions. Many accept students with scores starting from 140.
Covenant, Babcock, Bowen, AUN
JAMB Registration Steps
Follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth registration for the upcoming exam cycle.
Get Your NIN
A National Identification Number (NIN) is compulsory. Ensure your name perfectly matches your birth certificate.
Create Profile Code
Send "NIN", space, and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 to generate your 10-digit profile code.
Purchase e-PIN
Use your 10-digit profile code to buy your registration e-PIN from an authorized bank or POS operator.
CBT Registration
Visit a certified JAMB CBT center with your e-PIN and profile code to complete biometric capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions students ask during admission season.
CAPS stands for Central Admission Processing System. It is the official dashboard where universities upload lists of admitted students. You must log into CAPS regularly to "Accept" or "Reject" your admission offer once given.
No. JAMB no longer allows students to log in using just their registration numbers. To access your profile, you must use the email address and password you created during your initial registration at the CBT centre.
Reprinting of JAMB exam slips usually begins one to two weeks before the main exams start. The slip contains your exact exam date, time, and the address of your specific CBT center.
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