The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked a viral result slip circulating on social media that falsely claims a candidate scored 396 out of 400 in the 2026 UTME.
In an official statement signed by the Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board described the circulated slip as a complete fabrication.
How to Spot Why the 396 Result Slip Is Fake
- Results Are Currently View-Only: JAMB noted that 2026 UTME results are currently view-only via SMS, meaning no official printed result template has been enabled yet.
- Forged Registration Number Format: Authentic JAMB registration numbers are system-generated and never follow the "20269..." number sequence displayed on the fake slip.
- Template Inconsistencies: Several layout errors on the circulated image expose it as a doctored graphic.
Candidates and parents are advised to rely strictly on official JAMB channels for authentic score announcements. Preparing for your upcoming exams? Practice with the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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