UTME Elite List: Official Record of JAMB Highest Scorers Over 13 Years (2013-2026)

Each year, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), draws millions of candidates competing for limited admission slots into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Amid this vast pool of candidates, only a select few consistently rise to the top, recording exceptional scores that set them apart nationally.

Since the introduction of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format in 2013, these top scorers have not only reflected individual brilliance but also highlighted the evolving standards of academic excellence across Nigeria. Their performances often spark national attention, inspire younger students, and serve as benchmarks for educational achievement in the country.

This compilation presents a year-by-year record of UTME top scorers from 2013 to 2026, as officially documented by JAMB, showcasing the highest levels of academic performance in one of Nigeria’s most competitive examinations.

UTME Elite List: Official Record of JAMB Highest Scorers Over 13 Years

Below is a compiled record of top scorers from 2013 to 2026, based on official JAMB disclosures and verified results.

2013

Olise Israel Chukwunalu
State: Not disclosed
Score: 299 / 400

Olise Israel Chukwunalu emerged as the highest scorer in the inaugural Computer-Based UTME. His performance set the benchmark for the CBT era, and he later gained admission into the University of Ibadan to study Medicine and Surgery, eventually qualifying as a medical doctor.

2014

Onomejoh Princewill
State: Not disclosed
Score: 299 / 400

Onomejoh Princewill led the 2014 UTME cohort with a score of 299. He proceeded to the University of Benin, where he graduated with a first-class degree and emerged as the best student in his faculty.

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2015

Ilukwe Lottachukwu Geraldine
State: Not disclosed
Score: 332 / 400

A student of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, Ilukwe Lottachukwu Geraldine topped the 2015 UTME. She later studied Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is now a practising lawyer and consultant in the United Kingdom.

2016

Akenbor Adesuwa Osarugue & Anonye Victory Emenike
States: Edo (Akenbor), Not disclosed (Anonye)
Score: 359 / 400 each

The 2016 UTME recorded a rare tie at the top, with both candidates scoring 359. Akenbor proceeded to study Medicine at the University of Benin, while Anonye Victory Emenike pursued Medicine and Surgery at the University of Jos.

2017

Akingbulugbe Precious Ayomide
State: Not disclosed
Score: 353 / 400

Akingbulugbe Precious Ayomide led the 2017 UTME with 353. His result remains one of the notable early CBT-era performances officially recorded by JAMB.

2018

Galadima Israel Zakari
State: Borno
Score: 364 / 400

Galadima Israel Zakari recorded one of the highest scores of the CBT era at the time, emerging top in 2018 with 364 marks, according to JAMB records.

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2019

Ezeunala Ekene Franklin
State: Not disclosed
Score: 347 / 400

At just 15 years old, Ezeunala Ekene Franklin topped the 2019 UTME with 347. He was widely noted as one of the youngest high performers in the examination’s history.

2020

Maduafokwa Egoagwuagwu Agnes
State: Anambra
Score: 365 / 400

Agnes topped the 2020 UTME with 365, a score that remained among the highest in the CBT era for several years. She later earned admission to Duke University, United States, under the Karsh International Scholarship.

2021

Monwuba Chibuzo Chibuikem
State: Not disclosed
Score: 358 / 400

Monwuba Chibuzo Chibuikem led the 2021 UTME with 358. He later pursued studies in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at the University of South Florida, United States.

2022

Adebayo Eyimofe Oluwatofunmi
State: Ekiti
Score: 362 / 400

Adebayo Eyimofe Oluwatofunmi emerged top in 2022 with a score of 362, continuing the trend of high-performing candidates from Ekiti State.

2023

Umeh Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere
State: Anambra
Score: 360 / 400

A student of Deeper Life High School, Mowe, Ogun State, Umeh Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere topped the 2023 UTME with 360. Her achievement attracted national recognition, including a scholarship offer from the Anambra State Government.

2024

Olowu Joseph Oluwasijibomi, Alayande David & Orukpe Joel Ehijele
States: Ondo, Oyo, Edo
Score: 367 / 400 each

The 2024 UTME ended in a three-way tie at the top, with all three candidates scoring 367. JAMB reported that only a small fraction of candidates scored 300 and above that year, highlighting the exceptional nature of their performance.

2025

Okeke Chinedu Christian
State: Anambra
Score: 374 / 400

Okeke Chinedu Christian recorded the highest UTME score of the CBT era in 2025 with 374 marks. JAMB described it as the best performance in over a decade of Computer-Based Testing.

2026

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin
State: Ekiti
Score: 372 / 400

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin emerged as the top scorer in the 2026 UTME with 372 marks, choosing to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos. She was closely followed by Enwere Kingsley Ikenna (370) and Bamisile Ayomide Emmanuel (369), alongside several other high-performing candidates scoring 368 and 367.