The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a new system that lets candidates verify and upload their O’Level results from home, without visiting a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre.
The initiative, announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, by JAMB’s Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, starts with results issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Under the new arrangement, JAMB verifies each result directly with the examination body before it is uploaded to the candidate’s profile, no more manual entry, no CBT centre queues.
Key Highlights
- What’s new: Candidates can now verify and upload O’Level results from home instead of visiting a CBT centre
- Starts with: WAEC results only — other examination bodies to be added later, per JAMB
- Where to start: buyresultsverificationcode.ng
- Verification method: NIN check + payment, followed by an SMS code sent to 55019 or 66019
- Second sitting? Log in to efacility.jamb.gov.ng and select “2026 UTME O’Level Upload”
- Subject limit: Minimum 5, maximum 9 subjects, no subject selected twice
- Cost: Not stated in JAMB’s official announcement — the exact verification fee is shown on the payment gateway during checkout
- Source: JAMB statement by Dr Fabian Benjamin, dated August 24, 2026
Why JAMB Introduced This System
JAMB says the technology-driven upgrade is meant to cut down on problems that come with manual O’Level uploads at CBT centres — misplaced or mixed-up paper results, submission of unverified or fraudulent results, and errors from manually entering subjects and grades. By linking its e-Facility platform directly to examination bodies, starting with WAEC, JAMB can now confirm a candidate’s result against the examination body’s own record before it lands on that candidate’s profile.
The Board describes this as part of a broader push under its sixth Registrar, Prof Segun Aina, toward a more customer-oriented, technology-driven service delivery model. Benjamin noted that the service should be especially useful during periods of high patronage and network congestion at CBT centres — situations that have historically caused long queues around O’Level upload season.
How to Verify and Upload Your O’Level Result From Home
The process happens in two stages: verification (through a separate portal) and upload (through JAMB’s e-Facility platform).
Stage 1: Get Your Result Verification Code
- Visit the verification portal. Go to buyresultsverificationcode.ng.
- Verify your NIN. Enter your National Identification Number and click “Verify NIN.”
- Select your sitting(s) and exam body. Choose the number of sittings you have and the appropriate examination body — currently, only WAEC is supported. Click “Continue.”
- Enter your contact details and pay. Provide your email address and GSM (phone) number, then click “Pay Now.” You’ll be redirected to a payment gateway to pay by debit card or bank transfer.
- Enter your examination details. After payment, provide your examination number, examination series, and examination year.
- Get your Verification Code. Once your result is verified against WAEC’s records, you’ll receive a Verification Code — save or screenshot it.
Stage 2: Upload Your Result to Your JAMB Profile
- One sitting: Send VERIFY followed by your Verification Code as an SMS to 55019 or 66019. Your result uploads automatically, and you’ll get a notification once it’s done.
- Two sittings: Log in to your profile on JAMB’s e-Facility platform at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and select “2026 UTME O’Level Upload.”
- Enter your Verification Code. Both of your verified results will display on screen.
- Select your subjects. Choose a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 subjects from the displayed results — no subject can be selected more than once.
- Apply the results. Click “Apply the O’Level Results” to submit.
- Confirm. You’ll receive a notification confirming that your O’Level results were successfully applied to your profile.
⚠️ Always start at buyresultsverificationcode.ng and JAMB’s own e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng. JAMB has not published the exact verification fee in its announcement — the amount is shown on the payment page itself, so confirm it there before paying.
Who This Applies To
This service is aimed at 2026 UTME candidates who need to verify and upload O’Level results (WAEC, for now) to their JAMB profile ahead of Post-UTME screening and admission processing. If your examination body isn’t WAEC, or if you already uploaded your result at a CBT centre or JAMB office under the old process, you don’t need to repeat the process through this new system unless JAMB advises otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the new O’Level verification and upload system compulsory?
JAMB’s announcement presents this as an additional, more convenient option — not a replacement mandate. Candidates who prefer to upload at a CBT centre or JAMB office can still do so.
Which examination bodies are covered?
Only WAEC results can currently be verified through buyresultsverificationcode.ng. JAMB has said it will extend the arrangement to other examination bodies but has not given a date for NECO, NABTEB, or others.
How much does the verification cost?
JAMB’s official statement does not state a fixed amount. The fee is shown on the payment gateway after you enter your NIN, select your sitting(s), and proceed to pay — confirm the exact figure there before completing payment.
What if I have two sittings?
After getting your Verification Code from Stage 1, log in to efacility.jamb.gov.ng, select “2026 UTME O’Level Upload,” enter your code, and both verified results will display for you to pick your final 5–9 subjects from.
What happens after I click “Apply the O’Level Results”?
You’ll receive a notification confirming the results were applied to your profile. From there, your O’Level information should reflect on your JAMB CAPS profile, which institutions use during Post-UTME and admission processing.
Can I still visit a CBT centre to upload my result instead?
Yes. JAMB’s statement frames this as a new, additional channel for convenience — it does not say the CBT centre option has been withdrawn.
Where do I check that my result reflects correctly after uploading?
Log in to your JAMB CAPS profile at efacility.jamb.gov.ng to confirm your O’Level details are showing correctly.
Final Thoughts
JAMB’s new O’Level verification and upload system lets candidates handle a step that used to require a CBT centre visit — entirely from a phone or computer at home, starting with WAEC results. The trade-off for that convenience is a fee shown only at the payment stage, so confirm it before you pay. If anything about this process is unclear, or JAMB updates the arrangement, drop a question in the comments — we respond to every one.
Source: JAMB official statement by Dr Fabian Benjamin, Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, dated August 24, 2026.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Processes and portal steps described here are based on JAMB’s official announcement as of the date above and may change. Always verify current steps and fees directly on JAMB’s e-Facility platform before proceeding.