JAMB Denies Viral 394 UTME Result Linked To Cross River Candidate

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked a viral result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing it as fake.

The result, which circulated on social media via user @Onsogbu on X, alleged that a female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, achieved an almost perfect 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,” Onsogbu wrote.

However, in a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, dismissed the claim, urging the public to ignore the circulating document.

“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 clarified that UTME results are strictly for viewing and are not issued in formats meant for printing or sharing, noting that the viral document was based on a fabricated 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 said.

He also pointed out discrepancies in the registration number on the slip, stating that it does not align with JAMB’s official numbering system.

“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 Board further advised the public to rely solely on official communication channels for accurate information regarding examination results, reiterating that all UTME results remain view-only for now.

“The public is strongly advised to disregard this fake result and rely only on official channels for accurate information. All results at the moment are view-only,” Benjamin stated.