To achieve high scores in the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), candidates are advised to adopt a disciplined and focused approach. Education stakeholders and successful past candidates emphasize that determination, hard work, and spiritual uprightness are key to excelling in the exam. For instance, Umeh Nkechinyere, who scored 360 out of 400 in 2023, highlighted the importance of commitment and moral integrity in her preparation. Similarly, 16-year-old Olarenwaju Okubanjo from Ibadan, Oyo State, credited his score of 360 to consistent studying and prayer. He encourages peers to practice regularly. Chinedu Okeke, another top scorer, shared that enrolling in a tutorial center with Computer-Based Test (CBT) facilities helped him practice effectively. Agnes Maduafokwa, who achieved the highest score in the 2020 UTME, advised against last-minute cramming, advocating for a balanced study schedule that includes proper rest. Additionally, JAMB has released registration guidelines for the 2026 UTME, with forms available from January 31, 2026, to March 8, 2026.