JAMB explains ‘No Result Yet’ notices, says underage candidates’ results withheld

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified the confusion surrounding the “No Result Yet” notifications received by some candidates, stating that the results of underage candidates are being deliberately withheld in line with its admission guidelines.

JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the development followed a surge in enquiries from concerned parents, explaining that candidates who fall below the approved age threshold will not have their results released for now.

He reiterated that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are eligible to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), stressing that exceptions are strictly limited.

According to him, under JAMB’s exceptional candidate policy, underage candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic ability by scoring at least 320 in the UTME and achieving a minimum of 80 per cent in subsequent screening stages to qualify for consideration.

Benjamin added that, based on prior agreements with parents, only candidates who meet the 320 benchmark will be shortlisted for further assessment, significantly narrowing the pathway for exceptional admission.

He maintained that until the process is completed, results of underage candidates will remain unreleased, urging stakeholders to remain patient as the board enforces standards aimed at preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system.