This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.

According to the statement, the original result slips include candidates’ photographs, national ranking, and other security features required for post-UTME screening and admission processes in tertiary institutions.

“The 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing within the next two hours today, Wednesday, 17th June, 2026,” the statement said.

It added that the document is an official requirement for post-UTME processing and admission consideration by tertiary institutions.

“The Original Result Slip contains the candidate’s photograph, national ranking, and other security features. It is part of the official document required for post-UTME processing and consideration by tertiary institutions,” it stated.

JAMB also advised candidates that the slips can be printed using any internet enabled device, including personal computers, smartphones, or accredited business centres.

“Candidates can conveniently print their Original Result Slip from any internet enabled device, whether at home, in the office, or at accredited business centres,” the board added.

Candidates were urged to carefully verify their details after printing and retain copies for use during admission processes.

The 2026 UTME examinations were conducted in April, while a mop-up exercise was held on June 13 for candidates affected by technical glitches and biometric challenges.

JAMB released the mop-up results on June 16, 2026.

According to the board, printing of original result slips was temporarily delayed to allow completion of foreign-based examinations and mop-up exercises.

Earlier, on May 19, JAMB had appealed for patience while finalising the process.

With the release of the slips, candidates are now expected to proceed with post-UTME applications for the 2026/2027 academic session as tertiary institutions begin screening exercises.

Daniella, an indigene of Ekiti State currently residing in Ogun State, scored 372 out of 400 in the examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

She was announced as the top scorer during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday.

The candidate, who is seeking admission to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos, recorded 98 in English, 98 in Chemistry, 94 in Physics and 82 in Biology.

Reacting to her achievement in posts shared on X, Daniella revealed that consistency, smart preparation and frequent practice with past questions played major roles in her success.

“A lot of you have been asking about my study routine, but here’s the truth: I didn’t study 24 hours a day. I didn’t just study hard, I was smart with it. I made past questions my best friend,” she wrote.

She also advised other candidates to identify their weak areas early and work deliberately on improving them.

“I gave every subject the attention it deserved after identifying my strengths and weaknesses. Know your weak points and attack them early,” she added.

Celebrating the feat in another social media post, Daniella said her success was a result of hard work and God’s grace.

“To God be all the glory! I’m excited to share that I emerged as Nigeria’s 2026 JAMB highest scorer with an aggregate score of 372/400,” she stated.

On Facebook, she described the preparation process as demanding but rewarding.

“This achievement did not come easily. The preparation process was quite demanding and challenging, but by the grace of God, my efforts eventually paid off,” she wrote.

The Ekiti State Government also congratulated the student, describing her achievement as evidence that determination and focus can produce excellence.

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Speaking during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, announced that Owoeye Jesudunsin scored 372 out of 400 to emerge as the best candidate in the examination.

Jesudunsin, who is from Ekiti State and sat for the examination in Ogun State, applied to study Medicine and Surgery at University of Lagos as her first-choice institution.

Her score is three points lower than the highest mark recorded in the 2025 UTME, when Anambra-born Chinedu Okeke scored 375.

Coming second in the 2026 ranking was Ikenna Enwere from Imo State, who scored 370 marks. He selected Nile University as his first-choice institution to study Computer Science.

Closely behind was Ayomide Bamisile from Ondo State, who scored 369 marks and applied to study Software Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure.

JAMB said the release of the top scorers forms part of activities surrounding its annual policy meeting on tertiary admissions in Nigeria.

2026 UTME Top Scorers 

Below is a list of the top scorers for the 2026 UTME as released by JAMB during the  2026 policy meeting:

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Leading as the highest scorer is Okeke Chinedu Okeke from Anambra State, who achieved a score of 375 out of 400. Okeke has applied to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Following closely is Ayuba Simon-Peter John from Gombe State, securing the second highest score with 374. He aims to pursue Mechanical Engineering at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD).

In third place is Jimoh Olayinka of Kwara State, who scored 373 and also chose UNILAG for Mechanical Engineering.

Notably, all three of the top-performing candidates are male. The released list also includes the full top ten, detailing their scores, states of origin, preferred institutions, chosen courses, and gender. Only one female candidate, Olawepo Tunmise Gertrude, made it to this year’s top ten list.

Below is the list of the top 10 candidates:

1. Okeke Chinedu Christian – Score: 375
   State of Origin: Anambra
   Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
   Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
   Gender: Male
2. Ayuba Simon-Peter John – Score: 374
   State of Origin: Gombe
   Institution of Choice: Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
   Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
   Gender: Male
3. Abdulmalik Olayinka Jimoh – Score: 373
   State of Origin: Kwara
   Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
   Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
   Gender: Male
4. Roberts Ayibo Damiete – Score: 373
   State of Origin: Rivers
   Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
   Course of Choice: Electrical/Electronic Engineering
   Gender: Male
5. Ononugbo Chibueze Chigozirim – Score: 373
   State of Origin: Enugu
   Institution of Choice: University of Ibadan (UI)
   Course of Choice: Electrical/Electronic Engineering
   Gender: Male
6. Olawepo Tunmise Gertrude – Score: 373
   State of Origin: Kwara
   Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
   Course of Choice: Computer Science
   Gender: Female
7. Afenitan Leslie Ofeoritse – Score: 373
   State of Origin: Delta
   Institution of Choice: Covenant University (CU)
   Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
   Gender: Male
8. Azoyenime Samuel Chukwuemeka – Score: 372
   State of Origin: Delta
   Institution of Choice: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
   Course of Choice: Aerospace Engineering
   Gender: Male
9. Oyebode Emmanuel Oluwapelumi – Score: 372
   State of Origin: Ogun
   Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
   Course of Choice: Petroleum & Gas Engineering
   Gender: Male

10. Omigie Cecil Osaigbovo– Score: 372
State of Origin: Edo
Institution of Choice: University of Ibadan (UI)
Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
Gender: Male