JAMB 2026: Girl Astonished After Achieving 97 in Chemistry, Total Score of 283 in UTME
A science student has captured widespread attention online due to her outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The young candidate, Ogundare Racheal Seunfunmi, shared her UTME result, expressing disbelief and fear before checking it, as she aspires to study medicine at the university level.
Viral UTME Result Sparks Admiration and Reactions
Shortly after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the release of the first set of 2026 UTME results, Racheal checked hers via SMS and was overwhelmed by her scores. In a tweet on April 17, she displayed her result, which included a remarkable 97 in chemistry, along with 51 in English language, 75 in physics, and 60 in biology, totaling 283 on aggregate. Racheal tweeted, "Congratulations to me guys I can’t believe this. Thank you Jesus….oluwa oseun ooooo," highlighting her joy and gratitude.
In the comment section of her post, Racheal revealed that she was "so scared to check it" before seeing the results, adding to the emotional narrative of her achievement. Her aspiration to study medicine has further fueled interest in her story, as she represents a dedicated student excelling in a competitive field.
Social Media Reactions to the High Chemistry Score
The viral tweet has sparked numerous reactions from social media users, with many expressing admiration and offering advice. For instance, @SammyDGreat01 commented, "Buckle down for your PUTME. Back in 2019, I barely secured admission into Pharmacy at UNIBEN with a score of 306, so don’t take chances." Others, like @21cassie04, cautioned about university choices, saying, "In anything you want to do, don't think of picking UNILORIN, and even if you want to be stubborn and decide to pick unilorin, don't pick any medical course there."
Additional reactions included @festus75375 noting, "U score 97 for chemistry. Una dey make me feel guilty like mumu. Back then I hated chemistry till date, omo," and @everyATOMmessi exclaiming, "Chemistry 97????? Jesus una actually know book oo ahhhh." These comments underscore the impact of Racheal's achievement on the online community, with many celebrating her success and sharing related experiences.
JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Results with Warnings Against Falsification
In related news, JAMB has officially released the 2026 UTME results, as confirmed by Fabian Benjamin, the board's spokesperson. Candidates can check their results by sending UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination. At this stage, results are viewable only, with printing not yet available.
Benjamin issued a stern warning against manipulating SMS received from the official platforms to fabricate or alter scores, emphasizing that such actions constitute a serious criminal offence. The board is treating misconduct with utmost gravity, and currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. This highlights the importance of integrity in the examination process.
The story of Ogundare Racheal Seunfunmi serves as an inspiring example of academic excellence in Nigeria's education system, resonating with many aspiring students and parents alike.
