JAMB 2026 Candidate Scores 304, Voices Disappointment Over English Language Performance
A science student who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has shared his mixed feelings after receiving his results. The candidate, identified as Imobhio, achieved an overall score of 304 but expressed particular disappointment with his performance in the English language subject.
Student Details Preparation and Hopes for Higher Scores
Imobhio posted a screenshot of his JAMB result on TikTok on April 20, 2026, revealing his scores: 65 in English, 78 in physics, 74 in biology, and 87 in chemistry. In his post, he lamented that he had been preparing intensively for the English subject since January 2026, hoping for a better outcome. He wrote, "JAMB RESULT, I’ve acc been reading since January for this..English ooo?, and I was so pained I didn’t get higher since I was expecting more I really hope I do better in my other exams and I’m really grateful for this sha."
The student further expressed sadness that he did not score above 304, despite his efforts. He remains hopeful for better performance in his other examinations and is grateful for his result overall. Imobhio also inquired in the comment section whether his score would be sufficient to study medicine at the University of Ibadan (UI) or the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
Online Reactions: Support and Criticism from Netizens
The post garnered significant attention on social media, with users offering a range of responses. Some netizens empathized with Imobhio's disappointment, understanding his desire to achieve higher marks. For instance, one user, Menat??, commented, "You guys should stop saying he is ungrateful he stated it clearly that he was grateful but he targeted higher. For me like this my target score nah 345 so it is not bad if he speaks his mind let him be."
Another user, Daddy Kii??, shared a personal experience, saying, "Bro, I know how you feel, when I wrote jamb I had sore eyes bc I really wanted 300+ when I saw 287 people congratulated but I kept sad about the fact that pushing myself to the limit couldn’t still produce my desired result."
However, some critics labeled the post as ragebait, arguing that the student should be more appreciative of his score. User DND.precious??? remarked, "Dey there, me wey get 182. I just Dey happy since Dey thank GOD cuz I didn’t expect the score." Others advised Imobhio to consider starting school with his current result and possibly rewriting the exam next year if he aims for a higher score.
Context and Related Stories on UTME 2026 Results
This incident is part of a broader trend of students sharing their UTME results and reactions online. In a related story, a man who wrote the UTME three times reportedly shed tears after seeing his 2026 result. Additionally, another science student was previously reported to have expressed disappointment after checking her JAMB result, documenting the moment on TikTok on April 19.
The discussions highlight the emotional and academic pressures faced by candidates during the UTME period. As students await university admissions, scores like Imobhio's 304 continue to spark debates about gratitude versus ambition in educational pursuits.
