JAMB Disowns Viral 394 UTME Result of Cross River Candidate as Fake

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JAMB Disowns Viral 394 UTME Result of Cross River Candidate as Fake

JAMB Disowns Viral 394 UTME Result of Cross River Candidate as Fake

·       JAMB Denounces Viral UTME Result

·       Candidate’s Alleged Score Sparks Online Frenzy

·       Official Clarification from JAMB

·       Public Advisory Against Misinformation

·       The Viral Claim of 394/400

·       Why the Result Slip Was Fake

·       JAMB’s Verification Process

·       Protecting the Integrity of UTME Results

The JointAdmissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially dismissed a viral claim circulating online that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 out of 400 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The alleged result, shared by a social media user identified as @Onsogbu on X, claimed that a female candidate named Okon Winniefred Sampson achieved near-perfect marks across all subjects, including 96 in English, 99 in Biology, 98 in Chemistry, and 99 in Physics. The post quickly gained traction, with many users celebrating what appeared to be an extraordinary academic achievement.

However, JAMB clarified in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr. Benjamin Fabian, that the result was fabricated. Fabian explained that the slip being circulated was created using a fake template and did not align with the board’s official format.

He emphasized that UTME results are currently only accessible through a “view-only” method via SMS, meaning candidates cannot download or print official result slips at this stage. This alone, he noted, was proof that the viral document was fraudulent.

Further inconsistencies were highlighted by JAMB, including the registration number format on the fake slip, which began with “20269.” Fabian pointed out that JAMB’s system-generated registration numbers do not follow this pattern, making the document immediately suspect. He also stressed that other irregularities in the slip made it clear that it was not authentic.

JAMB urged the public to disregard the viral claim and rely solely on its verified communication channels for accurate information.

The board reiterated that all legitimate results are accessible only through its official platforms and warned against the spread of misinformation that could mislead candidates and the wider public.

This incident underscores the growing challenge of misinformation in Nigeria’seducation sector, particularly during high-stakes examinations like the UTME.It also highlights JAMB’s ongoing efforts to maintain credibility and protect the integrity of its examination process by swiftly debunking false claims.