Candidates can now upload their O’Level results from the comfort of their homes as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) introduces a new system that allows candidates’ results to be verified directly with the examination bodies that issued them.
The initiative begins with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and is designed to make the O’Level upload process easier, faster, safer and more convenient.
Under the new arrangement, candidates no longer have to rely solely on manual result uploads at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Instead, JAMB can verify the results directly against the records of the relevant examination bodies before the verified results are uploaded to candidates’ profiles.
The system is also expected to reduce problems associated with manual uploads, including misplaced or mixed-up paper results, unverified or fraudulent results, and errors in entering subjects and grades.
Here is how candidates can verify and upload their O’Level results from home:
FIRST LEVEL: VERIFY YOUR O’LEVEL RESULT
1. Visit the result verification website
Go to buyresultsverificationcode.ng
2. Verify your NIN
Enter your National Identification Number (NIN) and click “Verify NIN.”
3. Select your examination details
Select the number of sittings you want to verify and choose the appropriate examination body or bodies. Then click “Continue.”
4. Provide your contact details
Enter your email address and GSM number, then click “Pay Now.” You will be redirected to the payment gateway.
5. Make payment
Complete the payment using your debit card or bank transfer.
6. Enter your examination details
After successful payment, provide the required examination information, including:
Examination number
Examination series
Examination year
7. Verify your result and obtain your Verification Code
Verify the result or results based on the number of sittings selected and proceed to obtain your Verification Code.
Second level: Upload your verified O’Level result
SECOND LEVEL (UPLOAD OF O’LEVEL RESULTS)
8. Send your Verification Code to JAMB
Send:
VERIFY {Verification Code}
to 55019 or 66019.
9. Wait for confirmation
Your result will be uploaded, and you will receive a notification.
10. Candidates with two sittings
If you are using two sittings, you will be notified to visit your profile on e-Facility.
11. Access the O’Level upload section
On your e-Facility dashboard, click “2026 UTME O’Level Upload.”
12. Enter your Verification Code
Enter your Verification Code. Your two verified results will then be displayed.
13. Select your required subjects
Select the subjects required from the displayed results. Candidates must:
Select a minimum of 5 subjects.
Select a maximum of 9 subjects.
Ensure that no subject is selected more
than once.
14. Apply the results
Click “Apply the O’Level Results.”
15. Confirm successful submission
Once the upload is successful, you will receive a notification confirming the submission.
The new verification system means candidates can complete the process without necessarily visiting a CBT centre, particularly during periods when such centres experience high patronage or network challenges.
JAMB said the initiative is part of its renewed commitment to using technology to improve candidate experience by reducing unnecessary visits to CBT centres, queues and manual processes.
The Board also said the integration of its e-Facility platform with examination bodies will allow results to be checked directly against official examination records before being downloaded into candidates’ profiles.
The initiative reflects the commitment of JAMB’s sixth Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to a more customer-oriented and technology-driven service delivery system.
JAMB said it would continue to deploy technology and collaborate with relevant examination and government agencies to make its services simpler, safer and more accessible to candidates.
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