A candidate who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has shared his results online, showing a significant improvement from the previous year. Njoku Victor Chukwubuonyedum, known as @chi_vee on TikTok, posted screenshots of his 2025 and 2026 UTME scores, revealing a jump from 268 to 307.
Details of the Results
In the 2026 UTME, Njoku scored 82 in English, 72 in Biology, 83 in Physics, and 70 in Chemistry, achieving a total of 307. In 2025, he had scored 268. His TikTok post was captioned: 'My 2025 JAMB result vs 2026. My jamb 2026 result!! Omor, all thanks to God.'
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post garnered numerous reactions from users who were inspired by his progress. Joshua Ediee commented: 'Bro you are motivating me. If it leads to me taking it next year to get my dream course, I would take it next year. This year was 221 and next would be better through God who strengthens me.'
July said: 'I'll be writing next year and I've been hoping to get 280+ but lately I've seen people posting 168, 180, and so on, so I thought I can't get my desired score but you just motivated me. Congratulations.'
Tessy Nworu remarked: 'This is called real improvement.' Youngstar asked: 'How come I con fail abeg wetin be una secret.' Vfantastic prayed: 'I claim for my daughter in Jesus name Amen.'
Otoabasi shared a contrasting experience: 'Mine reduced. 369 in 2025 to 320 in 2026. I was underaged in 2025.' EmmyGold inquired: 'What did you use to study pls.' @BIG_OMA said: 'Congratulations dear 218 this year next year 357 my dream score, Amen!!!' David noted: 'Broo last year I got 271 and this year 307 same thing.'
Broader Context
Another science student also shared a screenshot of his 2026 UTME result, describing sleepless nights while preparing for the exam. In a related story, a proud father posted his underage daughter's 2026 UTME result, where she scored highly in science subjects, attracting widespread attention.
These stories highlight the dedication of candidates and the competitive nature of the UTME, which determines admission into Nigerian universities.
