Engineering students at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have sparked online discussions after revealing the JAMB scores that secured their admission. In a TikTok video shared by @autonova26, students from the Mechatronics Engineering department took turns disclosing their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores, showcasing the high academic standards required for the program.
Exceptional Scores Revealed
The video highlighted the competitive nature of engineering courses at FUNAAB. One student led with an impressive score of 343, while others shared scores such as 339, 323, and 316. Even the lowest scores mentioned, including 265 and 277, are considered highly commendable by national standards. This trend underscores the intense competition for admission into engineering programs at top-tier federal universities in Nigeria.
Mechatronics Engineering: A Prestigious Field
Mechatronics Engineering, which integrates mechanical, electronic, and computer engineering, is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and prestigious courses. The high cut-off marks reflect its popularity and the caliber of students it attracts. The video demonstrated that for Mechatronics at FUNAAB, a score of 200 is merely a starting point, with many students exceeding 300.
Public Reactions and Comments
The video garnered numerous reactions on TikTok. User Sita commented, "I had 201 the first year, took again the second year and scored 202." STOIC expressed surprise, saying, "Wait you mean people dey get the scores for real?" Sundayvalue predicted, "First class go plenty for this class ooo see JAMB score." Another user, Adekunle, remarked, "If I get 180 now, I’ll be the most happiest person on Earth." MessiLifeInterMiamiCf shared a personal experience: "I was dump when I got 213, then I chose to wait and re-write jamb cos I wanted to do anatomy? as at 2019 it was 240 cut off mark. I do another one just to get 189." Barmee noted, "My highest JAMB score was 257 without finishing my English language and mathematics. If you can cover the jamb syllabus, you can excel." Eskay-Running Senior citizen asked, "What has changed with JAMB, I need you guys to help an old G like me. I had my JAMB in 1996, then AFRIBANK used to give prize for 1st 2nd and 3rd highest, 100k,50K and 30k respectively. Guess what, the highest was less than 300 for the whole of the country, today 300 na water. Guys school me, dont say we weren't brilliant that time, what is happening?"
Broader Context: JAMB Results Release
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that JAMB released results for over 1.8 million candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME. Candidates could check their scores via SMS, with result slips pending. The 2026 UTME concluded with over 2.2 million registrations nationwide, conducted across Lagos, Abuja, and other locations.
