Arts Student Sparks Debate Over 2026 UTME Results on TikTok
Mixed reactions as arts student displays his 2026 UTME result, argues that school is scam
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Joshua, an arts student, publicly shared his 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results on TikTok, claiming that 'school is a scam.' His post, which received mixed reactions, highlighted his scores and the ongoing examination for over 630,000 candidates in Nigeria.
- 01Joshua scored an aggregate of 235 in the 2026 UTME.
- 02His TikTok post sparked varied reactions about the value of education.
- 03The 2026 UTME results were released by JAMB on April 17.
- 04Candidates can check their results via SMS using a specific format.
- 05The examination period runs from April 16 to April 25, 2026.
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Joshua, an arts student, shared his 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results on TikTok, expressing his belief that 'school is a scam.' He achieved scores of 64 in English, 62 in Government, 51 in Literature, and 58 in CRS, totaling an aggregate of 235. His post, made on April 18, has garnered mixed reactions from netizens, with some supporting his views on education. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the first batch of results on April 17 for the 632,788 candidates who took the exam on April 16. The ongoing UTME is scheduled to conclude on April 25, 2026. JAMB has advised candidates to check their results using an SMS method, requiring a phone number linked to their registration and sufficient airtime.
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Joshua's comments reflect a growing sentiment among students questioning the value of traditional education, potentially influencing peers' perceptions.
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