Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially debunked a widely circulated result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored an unprecedented 394 out of 400 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board has described the document as an "entirely fake" fabrication and has strongly warned the public against sharing such misleading information. This official statement, released on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by the board's spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, came in response to a viral post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @Onsogbu.
The post in question claimed that a young female candidate named Okon Winnifred Sampson had delivered a remarkable academic feat, with a detailed subject-by-subject breakdown listed as 96 in Use of English, 99 in Biology, 98 in Chemistry, and 99 in Physics. The post boasted that this was "a truly exceptional academic achievement," a claim that the board has now described as both surprising and distressing, especially given that it was being shared by otherwise well-informed Nigerians. In his statement, Dr. Benjamin expressed incredulity that such a clear fabrication could gain traction among a public that should know better.
To debunk the claim, JAMB pointed to several fundamental inconsistencies. The most damning piece of evidence, according to the board spokesperson, is that UTME results are strictly "view-only" and are not designed for printing or circulation in a template format. The viral image appeared on a fabricated result template, which is sufficient indication that it is not authentic. Furthermore, Dr. Benjamin pointed to the registration number displayed on the fake slip. He noted that the board's registration numbers are system-generated and do not follow the pattern '20269' as seen on the fraudulent document.
The viral claim also generated immediate skepticism among social media users who pointed out other technical flaws before the board intervened. Observers noted that the JAMB logo on the slip carried an incorrect full meaning for the acronym. Instead of the official "Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board," the fake logo read "Joint Admissions And Service and ...," a clear sign of forgery. Additionally, a cursory check by users revealed that the official portal does not yet offer result printing, and candidates can currently only access their scores via SMS, making the existence of a printed slip at this stage suspicious.
The board’s clarification comes amid increasing concerns over the proliferation of doctored academic records on social media platforms, a trend authorities say undermines trust in Nigeria's education system. JAMB has further warned that individuals found fabricating or distributing fake examination records could face legal consequences. The board reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its examination processes through strict monitoring systems and digital safeguards.
For now, JAMB has not announced the highest official score for this year's UTME. Candidates and the general public have been strongly advised to rely only on official JAMB platforms and approved channels for confirmation of results and to disregard the viral claim in its entirety.
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