“I Read So Hard…” — UTME Candidate Breaks Down After Scoring 26, Asks ‘Who Go Admit Me?’ 😭

A 2026 candidate of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has gone viral after expressing shock and frustration over a very low score of 26 in the recently released UTME results.

In a post making rounds online, the candidate questioned his chances of gaining admission into any Nigerian university despite claiming he prepared seriously for the exam.

“This is very unfortunate. Which university will admit me with a JAMB score of 26?” he wrote, clearly devastated by the outcome.

He added that the result came as a surprise, insisting that he studied his textbooks ahead of the examination and expected a better performance.

The post has since triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians weighing in on the situation.

While some users mocked the result and pointed out errors in his writing, others advised him to consider rewriting the exam or exploring alternative academic paths such as polytechnics, remedial programmes, or skill-based training.

The incident has also reignited conversations around exam preparedness, performance anxiety, and the pressure many students face during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

For many, it serves as a reminder that one result does not define a person’s future but also highlights the importance of proper preparation and realistic expectations.

“This is very unfortunate. Which university will admit me with a JAMB score of 26?

— 2026 JAMB candidate cr!es out after scoring 26 in the just concluded exam, despite reading all his textbooks.” pic.twitter.com/zJMeWr5zpr

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 20, 2026