The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has debunked a viral result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 out of 400 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, describing the document as entirely fake.
The alleged result gained attention on social media after it was shared on X by user @Onsogbu, who presented it as the outstanding performance of a female candidate identified as Okon Winniefred Sampson.
The post claimed the student scored 96 in Use of English, 99 in Biology, 98 in Chemistry and 99 in Physics, figures that quickly attracted praise and admiration online.
As the image circulated, many users celebrated what was described as an exceptional academic feat, while others questioned the authenticity of the slip.
Responding on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Dr Fabian Benjamin said the board had reviewed the widely shared image and confirmed that it was fraudulent.
He said the result slip being circulated did not originate from JAMB and should be ignored by members of the public.
According to the board, one of the clearest signs of forgery is that UTME results are currently view-only and are not issued in a printable or shareable result slip format as portrayed in the viral image.
JAMB said the template used in the circulating document was fabricated and did not match the board’s official result presentation system.
Benjamin added that the registration number displayed on the fake slip also exposed the fraud because it did not follow the numbering structure generated by JAMB’s system.
He noted that several inconsistencies on the document were obvious enough to indicate that it was not genuine even on basic inspection.
The board expressed surprise that such a fabrication was being amplified by people who might otherwise be expected to verify information before sharing it.
The statement reflects JAMB’s growing concern over false examination-related content that often spreads rapidly during admission and result periods.
Fake score sheets, altered result slips and misleading admission notices have become recurring issues on social media, where education-related claims frequently attract strong public interest.
For many students and families, UTME results carry major significance because they shape admission prospects into universities, polytechnics and colleges across Nigeria.
As a result, sensational claims involving unusually high scores often gain immediate traction online, sometimes before authenticity checks are made.
JAMB urged candidates, parents and the wider public to rely only on official communication channels for examination information and result verification.
The board reiterated that all 2026 UTME results remain accessible only through authorised view channels at this stage and that any unofficial slips in circulation should be treated as suspicious.
The latest incident serves as another reminder of the need for caution when engaging with viral academic claims online, especially those tied to high-stakes national examinations.
