Candidates who already uploaded their O’Level results before the introduction of JAMB’s new verification system have nothing further to do, the Board has confirmed, as it moved to calm concerns over the recently launched process.
JAMB’s new arrangement, rolled out this week, allows 2026 UTME candidates to verify and upload O’Level results from home instead of visiting Computer Based Test (CBT) centres. Under the system, which currently covers WAEC results, candidates provide their National Identification Number, select their examination sittings and body, make payment and enter examination details before receiving a Verification Code. They then send “VERIFY” along with the code to 55019 or 66019 to complete the upload, with candidates who sat two examinations directed to their JAMB e Facility profile to select “2026 UTME O’Level Upload,” enter the code, and choose between five and nine subjects.
The introduction of this process left many candidates who had already uploaded their results, either earlier in the current registration exercise or in previous years, uncertain about whether they needed to repeat the exercise.
JAMB has now put that uncertainty to rest, stating clearly that results uploaded through the previous system remain valid and fully recognised on its platform. No new verification code is required from such candidates, and no additional action is expected of them.
The Board explained that these previously uploaded results will continue to be accessible on the JAMB portal and may still be checked by individual institutions during the admission process where necessary.
Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, had earlier described the new verification system as part of efforts to make the Board’s services easier, faster, safer and more convenient for candidates. He noted that the initiative was designed to address longstanding challenges tied to the manual upload process, including fraudulent or unverified certificates, misplaced results and errors made while entering subjects and grades.
JAMB positioned the reform as part of a wider customer focused service agenda under its sixth Registrar, Prof Segun Aina, geared towards cutting down physical visits, queues and paperwork for candidates nationwide.
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