JAMB Highest Score: Top UTME Scorers from 2018 to 2025
Summary
Egoagwuagwu Agnes Maduafokwa, a Nigerian student of Louisville Girls High School, is the most successful candidate of UTME 2020. The brilliant girl had an aggregate score of 365 out of a total of 400 as she scored more than 80% in most of the subjects she sat for – Egoagwuagwu hopes to study engineering in the university with the hope of using practical knowledge of mathematics to solve societal problems.
The JAMB highest score varies each year depending on candidate performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This page compiles the top scorers from recent years to give you a complete picture of UTME performance trends.
2025 UTME Highest Scores
The 2025 UTME saw a new record with the highest score of 375 out of 400. JAMB revealed the top scorers at the 2025 admission policy meeting.
Top 10 Scorers in 2025 UTME
- Okeke Chinedu Christian - 375 (Anambra State, Mechanical Engineering, UNILAG)
- Ayuba Simon-Peter John - 374 (Gombe State, Mechanical Engineering, ABUAD)
- Abdulmalik Olayinka Jimoh - 373 (Kwara State, Mechanical Engineering, UNILAG)
- Roberts Ayibo Damiete - 373 (Rivers State, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, UNILAG)
- Afolabi Olumide Ayodeji - 370 (Lagos State)
Notable trends from 2025:
- Nine out of ten top scorers applied for engineering courses
- Only one female candidate made the top 10 list
- 80.69% of 1,945,395 candidates scored 160 and above - highest in six years
- 29.45% of candidates scored 200 and above
2024 UTME Highest Scores
Three candidates tied for the highest score of 367 in the 2024 UTME.
Top Scorers in 2024 UTME
- Olowu Joseph Oluwasijibomi - 367
- Alayande David - 367
- Orukpe Joel Ehijele - 367
- Emmanuel Jeremiah Jewel - 365
- Essiet Etini Joshua - 365
- Ezenwoko Zara Valerie - 365
- Umoh Joshua Augustine - 365
- Mamudu Abdulrahman - 364
- Adeleke Abdulbasit Adekunle - 363
- Echem Victor Prosper - 363
In 2024, only 8,401 candidates (0.5%) scored above 300, while 77,070 (4.2%) scored 250 and above.
2023 UTME Highest Scores
A female candidate, Nkechinyere Umeh from Anambra State, emerged as the best candidate with 360 marks.
Top Scorers in 2023 UTME
- Nkechinyere Umeh - 360 (Anambra State)
- Stephen Aguele - 358 (Edo State)
- Oluwafemi Ositade - 358 (Osun State)
- Gbolahan Ayinde - 357 (Lagos State)
- John Fulfilment - 356 (Edo State)
- Chimdubem Ugonna - 355 (Imo State)
2022 UTME Highest Scores
Adebayo Eyimofe from Ekiti State scored the highest with 362 marks.
Top Scorers in 2022 UTME
- Adebayo Eyimofe - 362 (Ekiti State)
- Ugwu Chikelu - 359 (Enugu State)
- Igbalaye Ebunoluwa - 357
- Emmanuel Oluwanifemi - 357
- Ozumba Samuel - 357
Only 378,639 of 1,761,338 candidates (21.5%) scored 200 and above in 2022.
2021 UTME Highest Scores
Monwuba Chibuzor Chibuikem from Lagos State topped the chart with 358 marks.
Top Scorers in 2021 UTME
- Monwuba Chibuzor Chibuikem - 358 (Lagos State)
- Qomarudeen Abdulwasiu Alabi - 355 (Osun State)
- Adeogun Kehinde Oreoluwa - 355 (Ogun State)
- Ajayi Eberechukwu Isaiah - 349 (Lagos State)
- Okarike Favour Kenneth - 348 (Rivers State, Female)
2020 UTME Highest Score
Egoagwuagwu Agnes Maduafokwa from Louisville Girls High School, Ijebu-Itele, scored 365 - the highest until 2024.
Score breakdown:
- Use of English: 72
- Mathematics: 99
- Physics: 99
- Chemistry: 95
2019 UTME Highest Score
Ekene Franklin, a 15-year-old from Abia State, scored 347 marks.
Score breakdown:
- English: 78
- Mathematics: 91
- Physics: 86
- Chemistry: 92
Ekene faced age restrictions at his preferred University of Lagos, as UNILAG requires candidates to be at least 16 years old.
2018 UTME Highest Score
Galadima Zakari scored the highest with 364 marks.
Top Scorers in 2018 UTME
- Galadima Zakari - 364 (Ogun State)
- Adekunle Jesufemi - 358 (Ogun State)
- Alikah Oseghale - 357 (Edo State)
- Ademola Adetola - 355 (Ogun State)
JAMB Highest Score Summary by Year
| Year | Highest Score | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 375 | Okeke Chinedu Christian |
| 2024 | 367 | Olowu Joseph (3-way tie) |
| 2023 | 360 | Nkechinyere Umeh |
| 2022 | 362 | Adebayo Eyimofe |
| 2021 | 358 | Monwuba Chibuzor Chibuikem |
| 2020 | 365 | Egoagwuagwu Agnes Maduafokwa |
| 2019 | 347 | Ekene Franklin |
| 2018 | 364 | Galadima Zakari |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest JAMB score ever recorded?
The highest JAMB score recorded is 375, achieved by Okeke Chinedu Christian in the 2025 UTME.
What score do I need to be among the best?
To be among the top 10 nationally, you typically need 350 or above. Scoring 300+ places you in the top 0.5% of candidates.
Do top scorers get scholarships?
Yes. MTN and other organizations have historically offered full scholarships to top UTME scorers. Private universities also offer scholarship packages to attract high performers.
Where can I check JAMB results?
Check your result on the official JAMB portal at https://portal.jamb.gov.ng/ or via SMS by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019.
