JAMB 2026: Meet the Top Performers and the Overall Best Candidate

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12th May, 2026 | 0 Comments |

JAMB 2026

The 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting in Abuja has officially unveiled the "Academic Giants" of this year's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Leading the pack is Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, who set a blistering pace with a score of 372.

A score like that doesn't just open doors; it essentially blows them off their hinges. Daniella, an Ekiti State indigene, has her sights set on Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Verified Ranking: The 2026 UTME Top Performers

The following candidates represent the pinnacle of academic excellence for this session, with a heavy tilt toward STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

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Rank	Candidate Name	State of Origin	Score	Institution Choice	Course
1st	Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin	Ekiti	372	UNILAG	MBBS
2nd	Enwere Kingsley Ikenna	Imo	370	NILE University	Computer Science
3rd	Bamisile Ayomide Emmanuel	Ondo	369	FUTA	Software Engineering
4th	Olabiyisi O. Oluwatimileyin	Oyo	368	Pan-Atlantic	Mechatronics Eng.
4th	Victor-Onyeka Daniel Ifeanyi	Imo	368	UNIPORT	Electrical/Electronics Eng.
4th	Osagiobare D. Osahenrumwen	Edo	368	UNIBEN	Mechanical Eng.
4th	Ademiluyi Adebowale Anthony	Osun	368	OAU	Computer Engineering
4th	Azuike Kenechukwu Anthony	Anambra	368	ABUAD	Software Engineering
9th	Offorkile Michael Okechukwu	Abia	367	(Not Specified)	Computer Science
9th	Adebisi Eniola Sonari	Ogun	367	Covenant University	Computer Science
9th	Umukoro Gift Orhenevovwero	Delta	367	UNILAG	Electrical/Electronics Eng.

Key Takeaways from the 2026 Results

The "368" Cluster: It was an incredibly tight race this year. Five different candidates tied for the 4th position with a score of 368, showing just how competitive the top tier has become.
STEM Dominance: Every single person on the top 11 list chose a career in either Medicine, Engineering, or Computer Science. This highlights the ongoing trend of Nigeria’s brightest minds gravitating toward technology and healthcare.
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Institutional Diversity: While federal universities like UNILAG and OAU remain favorites, private institutions like Nile, Pan-Atlantic, Covenant, and ABUAD are increasingly attracting the nation's top scorers.

A Word for Other Applicants

If you didn't see your name on this list, don't sweat it. While these scores are legendary, the 2026 Admission cycle is about more than just the top ten. With the national minimum cut-off marks now set, your focus should shift to your Post-UTME preparation or institutional screening.

"Academic excellence is a marathon, not a sprint. A high UTME score is a great start, but it’s the consistency in the lecture hall that eventually earns the degree."