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/JAMB Declares Viral 394 UTME Score for Cross River Candidate Fake

JAMB Declares Viral 394 UTME Score for Cross River Candidate Fake

JAMB Declares Viral 394 UTME Score for Cross River Candidate Fake

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•JAMB officially denied the authenticity of a viral 394 UTME score claimed by a Cross River candidate on April 26, 2026.
•On April 27, 2026, JAMB announced it would withhold UTME scores for certain candidates pending verification.
•JAMB set a minimum UTME score of 320 for candidates identified as underage in the 2026 examination cycle.
•The viral fake result circulated widely on social media before JAMB's official denial.
•JAMB's actions are part of efforts to maintain the credibility and fairness of the UTME process.

What Could Happen If...

▸If JAMB verifies more underage candidates with questionable scores JAMB may withhold additional results, affecting more candidates' admission prospects and increasing scrutiny on exam integrity.

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🏛Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)2026 UTME: JAMB withholds scores, sets 320 for underage candidates AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)JAMB debunks viral 394 UTME result of Cross River candidate as fake AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)JAMB dismisses viral 394 UTME result of C’River candidate as fake

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Based on 3 articles from 2 sources

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withheld some 2026 UTME scores and set a minimum score of 320 for candidates identified as underage. This decision follows the debunking of a viral fake 394 UTME score attributed to a Cross River candidate. The move affects underage candidates' eligibility and aims to uphold examination standards and fairness.