The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reacted strongly to a trending claim about a 394 UTME score, clarifying that the viral result is completely fake The alleged result, which spread rapidly across social media, sparked excitement and disbelief among Nigerians before being officially addressed
According to JAMB, the so called 394 UTME score did not originate from its system, and several inconsistencies expose it as fabricated The board is now urging the public to remain cautious and rely only on verified sources for accurate examination information
Viral 394 UTME Score Sparks Online Buzz
The controversy began when a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a supposed UTME result showing extraordinary scores The slip claimed that a candidate scored
Breakdown of the Alleged Scores
- 96 in Use of English
- 99 in Biology
- 98 in Chemistry
- 99 in Physics
These near perfect scores quickly caught attention, with many Nigerians praising the candidate while others questioned the authenticity of the result
JAMB Confirms Result Is Fake
Reacting to the viral post, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin dismissed the result as fabricated and misleading He emphasized that the document did not come from the board and should not be taken seriously
According to him, JAMB has strict standards for how UTME results are presented, and the viral slip clearly failed to meet those criteria
Key Irregularities Found in the Viral Result Slip
JAMB highlighted several flaws that expose the document as fake
Wrong Result Format
The board explained that UTME results are currently only available in a view only format, meaning they cannot be printed or shared in the style seen in the viral image
Invalid Registration Number
The registration number on the slip does not match JAMB’s official system generated format, raising immediate red flags
Mismatched Design Template
JAMB also noted that the layout and structure of the result do not align with its official result template, confirming it is not authentic
JAMB Warns Nigerians Against Misinformation
The examination body has advised the public to ignore the viral 394 UTME score and avoid spreading unverified information It stressed the importance of relying only on official JAMB communication channels for updates
As misinformation continues to spread quickly online, JAMB reiterated that candidates can only access their UTME results through approved platforms and in a controlled, view only format for now
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