The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the complete details of the top 10 highest scorers in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The information includes the candidates' names, scores, states of origin, examination states, institutions of choice, and intended courses of study.
Top Scorers Revealed at Policy Meeting
The details were presented during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admission to Tertiary Institutions, held in Abuja on Monday, May 11. The event was attended by vice-chancellors, rectors, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian education sector.
List of Top 10 UTME 2026 Scorers
- Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin - 372 - Ogun State (Exam) - Ekiti State (Origin) - Female - University of Lagos (UNILAG) - Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Emwere Kingsley Ikenna - 370 - Lagos State - Imo State - Male - Nile University - Computer Science
- Bamisile Ayomide Emmanuel - 369 - Ogun State - Ondo State - Male - Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) - Software Engineering
- Olabiyisi Olanreaju Oluwatimileyin - 368 - Lagos State - Oyo State - Male - Pan Atlantic University - Mechatronic Engineering
- Victor-Onyeka Daniel Ifeanyi - 368 - Rivers State - Imo State - Male - University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) - Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Osagiobare Daniel Osahenrunwen - 368 - Edo State - Edo State - Male - University of Benin (UNIBEN) - Mechanical Engineering
- Ademiluyi Adebowale Anthony - 368 - Osun State - Osun State - Male - Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) - Computer Engineering
- Azuike Kenechukwu Anthony - 368 - Lagos State - Anambra State - Male - Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) - Software Engineering
- Offorkile Michael Okechukwu - 367 - Anambra State - Abia State - Male - University of Ibadan (UI) - Computer Science
- Adebisi Eniola Sonari - 367 - Osun State - Ogun State - Male - Covenant University - Computer Science
JAMB Announces Minimum Admission Scores
During the policy meeting, JAMB also announced the minimum admissible scores for the 2026/2027 academic session. For universities, the cut-off mark is set at 150. For Colleges of Nursing, the minimum score is also 150, while polytechnics will admit candidates with a minimum score of 100. These decisions were reached after a vote by the heads of tertiary institutions present.
How to Check UTME Results
JAMB has released the UTME results, and candidates can check their scores via SMS. According to JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates should send the word "UTMERESULT" to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration. The SMS will display the results, but printing is not yet available. Candidates are warned against manipulating the SMS to alter scores, as this is a serious criminal offense.
JAMB Addresses Hijab Incident
In a related development, JAMB responded to reports that a female candidate was denied entry to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Ibadan due to wearing a hijab. The incident occurred at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre. JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin clarified that the action was taken by an overzealous ad hoc staff member, not by the board or the centre. The board reiterated its commitment to fair and inclusive examination practices.
