Did JAMB cancel any result in 2020? This question caused concern among candidates after rumours circulated on social media that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had cancelled the results of some candidates who sat for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
However, JAMB dismissed the rumours. On 18 March 2020, the board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced that it had not cancelled the results of candidates who wrote the examination on 14, 16 and 17 March 2020.
The board also explained why candidates were having difficulty checking their results online.
Did JAMB Cancel Any Result in 2020?
No. JAMB denied cancelling the results of candidates who sat for the 2020 UTME on 14, 16 and 17 March.
According to Dr Fabian Benjamin, the rumours were misleading, and candidates should not panic. He explained that the results already released were intact.
The board also warned candidates about fraudulent individuals who were allegedly copying and manipulating results displayed online to deceive unsuspecting candidates.
JAMB consequently directed candidates to check their results through SMS using the phone numbers linked to their registration.
It is important to understand that this announcement addressed the rumours of a general cancellation at that time. It should not be interpreted as proof that no individual candidate’s result was ever withheld or cancelled during the entire 2020 examination exercise.
Why Did JAMB Stop Candidates from Checking Their Results Online in 2020?
JAMB explained that some fraudsters had attempted to copy and manipulate results that were displayed on its website.
To prevent further manipulation, the board moved result checking to the SMS platform and instructed candidates to use the telephone numbers they registered with.
This change caused confusion among candidates who could no longer access their results through the usual online method.
The board advised candidates to disregard misleading information and rely on its official announcements.
How Did Candidates Check Their 2020 JAMB Results?
During the announcement in March 2020, candidates were instructed to check their results by sending an SMS containing the word RESULT to 55019 using the phone number linked to their JAMB registration.
This was the method announced at the time. It is a historical instruction and should not be confused with JAMB’s current result-checking procedure.
How to Check Your JAMB Result Today
JAMB current support information instructs candidates to send UTMERESULT by SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number associated with their registration. Candidates should have at least ₦50 airtime available for the SMS service.
Conclusion
JAMB did not cancel the results of the 2020 UTME candidates covered by its 18 March announcement. The board dismissed the rumours and explained that it had moved result checking to SMS because of attempts by fraudsters to manipulate results displayed online.
The announcement should be understood in its proper historical context. Candidates should always confirm examination updates through JAMB’s official communication channels rather than relying on unverified social media reports.
