Following the completion of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified the candidate with the highest score. Notably, this top performer is the only female among the nine highest scorers in the examination.
Top Scorer: Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin
Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin emerged as the overall best candidate in the 2026 UTME, achieving a total score of 372. Her performance places her at the pinnacle of the examination results, and she is the sole female representative in the top nine.
1. Detailed Score Breakdown
Daniella's scores across the four subjects are as follows: English Language – 98, Chemistry – 98, Physics – 94, and Biology – 82. This impressive performance earned her the highest aggregate score among all candidates.
2. State of Origin
Although Daniella sat for her UTME in Ogun State, her state of origin is Ekiti State, as recorded in her JAMB registration details.
3. Preferred University
During her JAMB registration, Daniella selected the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as her institution of choice. She hopes to gain admission to this university to pursue her desired course.
4. Desired Course of Study
Daniella has indicated her intention to study Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Lagos. Her choice reflects her ambition to pursue a career in the medical field.
In related news, JAMB recently announced new cut-off marks for admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of nursing for the 2026 academic session. Additionally, a Nigerian teacher wrote an open letter to JAMB and the Federal Ministry of Education, expressing concerns over the steady reduction in admission cut-off marks and its potential impact on the quality of education in the country.
