JAMB suspends use of USSD code to check UTME results, gives new instruction

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of the use of USSD code to check the just-released results of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This is as a result of the current challenges being experienced with the use of the USSD code by the candidates.

This was made known by JAMB in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Benjamin in the statement said that candidates are now expected to visit JAMB’s website to access the results.

What the JAMB spokesperson is saying about checking results

The statement from Benjamin reads, “It has come to the attention of the Board that the result checking on USSD code 55019 is saddled with some challenges. Consequently, the Board hereby directs all candidates to visit JAMB portal to check for their 2021 UTME result.

“Each candidate is to follow these simple steps; Visit https://www.jamb.gov.ng.

“On the menu bar, click on efacility; On the page that shows up, click on UTME 2021 Main Results Notification Slip; Enter your registration number and click the button Check My Result.

“Candidates can check their results from anywhere there is internet access, checking by USSD code 55019 is suspended.”