The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed as fake a widely circulated result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The alleged result, which gained traction on social media platform X, was shared by a user who claimed that a female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, achieved an extraordinary score of 394 out of 400.
“Okon Winnifred Sampson, a young girl from Cross River State, delivered a remarkable performance in her UTME examinations, scoring an outstanding 394 out of 400.
“Her results were as follows: 96 in Use of English, 99 in Biology, 98 in Chemistry, and 99 in Physics… a truly exceptional academic achievement. I love this,” the post read.
Reacting in a statement on Sunday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, described the result slip as entirely fabricated and urged the public to disregard it.
“A purported result slip currently being circulated, claiming that a candidate scored 394 in the 2026 UTME, is entirely fake. It is surprising that such a fabrication is being shared by otherwise well-informed Nigerians,” the statement said.
Benjamin explained that UTME results are strictly view-only and not designed for public circulation in printed or shareable formats, noting that the viral document was created using a fake template.
“Firstly, the Board has clearly stated that UTME results are view-only. The circulated document appears on a fabricated result template, which on its own is sufficient indication that it is not authentic,” he stated.
He further pointed out discrepancies in the registration number displayed on the slip, noting that it does not conform to JAMB’s official system-generated format.
“Secondly, the Board’s registration numbers are system-generated and do not follow the pattern ‘20269’ as seen on the fake slip. There are several other inconsistencies that, even at a glance, expose the result as fraudulent,” he added.
The examination body advised Nigerians to rely solely on its official channels for accurate information, reiterating that all UTME results remain accessible only through verified viewing platforms.
What You Should Know
JAMB has officially debunked a viral UTME result claiming a candidate scored 394, describing it as fake and misleading.
The board clarified that UTME results are strictly view-only and cannot be shared in the format seen online. It also highlighted inconsistencies such as incorrect registration number patterns as evidence of fraud.
The incident underscores the growing spread of misinformation on social media and the need for the public to verify sensitive information through official channels to avoid being misled.
