An art student became highly emotional and broke down in tears after checking her 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, particularly distressed by her score of 32 in Government. The screenshot she posted on social media displayed her total score across all subjects taken in the JAMB exam.
A History of Persistence and Disappointment
The young lady revealed that she had previously taken the JAMB exam in 2024 and 2025, but was denied admission by a popular university despite passing their post-UTME screening. In her emotional account, she described how she first wrote JAMB in 2024 and scored 160, but her GCE results were cancelled. She then traveled to Ibadan to sit for WAEC and obtained another JAMB form for 2025. After scoring 190 in 2025, she applied to Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) but was not offered admission despite passing their screening. She later applied to another institution in Osun State, but again faced rejection.
2026 UTME Result and Emotional Breakdown
In 2026, she checked her result and was devastated by her performance. She expressed feeling ashamed and fed up with the entire process. Her TikTok post under the handle @vibewithseyi001 detailed her struggles and the emotional toll of repeated attempts.
Public Reactions and Advice
Many social media users reacted to her post, offering sympathy and advice. Some suggested she consider polytechnics, such as Kwara State Polytechnic, which accepts scores from 120. Others recommended the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) or pursuing a National Diploma (ND) before transferring to a university. One user noted that only Gateway Polytechnic accepts a score of 120, while other polytechnics require 150. Another user encouraged her to start making money while staying at home.
This story highlights the challenges many Nigerian students face in gaining admission to tertiary institutions, with repeated JAMB attempts and uncertain outcomes.
