JAMB: ‘Lowest of Them is 303,” Top Education Stakeholder Speaks on UTME 2026 Results
- Educare founder Alex Onyia has praised Professor Ishaq Oloyede-led JAMB for 'improved quality and credibility'
- The lowest score Onyia observed in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is 303, reflecting enhanced student performance
- In the 2026 UTME, JAMB released results within 24 hours, marking significant progress in examination efficiency
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and Africa.
FCT, Abuja - Alex Onyia has said that after reviewing some results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the lowest score he has seen so far is 303.
Legit.ng reports that Onyia, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Educare, stated that there is a notable upgrade in the 2026 UTME conducted by Prof. Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede-led JAMB. The Enugu-born software developer noted that the new developments introduced into the examination system have enhanced its overall quality and credibility.
Source: Twitter
JAMB's conduct of UTME 2026 impressive - Onyia
He wrote on his verified X (formerly known as Twitter) account:
"I have been studying results of this recent JAMB exam. All students that judiciously studied using Educare did amazingly well. In-short, the lowest score I have seen so far is 303. The students that participated in the National JAMB Readiness Assessment we organised online also did amazingly well. It really prepped them.
"Any child who doesn't utilise this tool effective is disadvantaged. I wish we had this opportunity in our own time."
Similarly, in an earlier tweet, Onyia wrote on X:
"I commend JAMB for their great improvements in releasing results faster than usual. That’s within 24 hours after the exam. This is how it should be. Our feedbacks (sic) last year were truly considered.
"The few results I have seen so far is (sic) quite impressive, and the lowest of them is 303."
Source: Twitter
JAMB has released over 1.8 million results for the 2026 UTME, which was conducted between Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 25.
The UTME is Africa's most populous nation’s centralised entrance examination, held annually for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. According to data released by JAMB, about 2.2 million (2,243,761) candidates registered and sat for the examination nationwide in 2026. This indicates a slight increase compared to 2025.
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JAMB screens underage high scorers
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that JAMB commenced the screening process for underage candidates who recorded high scores in the 2026 UTME.
The exercise affects candidates who scored 320 and above and fall within the exceptional category as defined by the board.
JAMB's spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed that eligible candidates have begun receiving notifications with further directives.
Source: Legit.ng
