The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which saw nearly two million Nigerian candidates sit for the nationwide test.
Despite the high number of candidates who registered and participated, only a fraction crossed the 200-mark, a benchmark that many aspirants associate with better chances of securing admission into competitive tertiary institutions. According to the statistics published by JAMB, out of 1,955,069 candidates who took the examination, over 1.5 million scored below 200, reflecting a challenging performance year for many students. Only 420,415 candidates managed to attain scores above 200, while less than 1% exceeded the 300 mark, typically regarded as an exceptional performance threshold.
Among the candidates were 40,247 underage students, permitted to participate due to their outstanding academic history. However, only 467 of them (1.16%) attained scores considered to reflect gifted ability, as defined by JAMB’s standards. Further evaluations are expected to follow in the next stages of their academic journey.
This year’s exam commenced on Thursday, April 24, and has drawn nationwide attention, not just because of its outcome but also due to ongoing discussions around the quality of education and systemic reforms in Nigeria’s academic landscape.
Here’s How You Can Check Your 2025 UTME Result
Option 1: Checking Your JAMB Result Online
Go to the JAMB eFacility Portal
Open your preferred web browser and visit the official JAMB website at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login.
Log in with Your Details
Use the email address and password you used during your UTME registration to log into your personal JAMB portal.
View Your Results
Once logged in, locate and click on the “Check UTME Results” link. Your subject-by-subject scores will be displayed on the screen.
Option 2: Accessing Your JAMB Result via SMS
If you’re unable to access the internet, your mobile phone can still get the job done.
Open Your Messaging App
On your phone, start a new message.
Type and Send
In the body of the message, type RESULT (in uppercase), followed by a space and then your 2025 JAMB Registration Number.
Example: RESULT 12345678AB
Send To:
Either 55019 or 66019 — both are official JAMB result lines.
Receive Your Scores
In a short while, JAMB will send you a breakdown of your scores via SMS.
🔔 Note: This service comes with a ₦50 fee, which is deducted from your phone’s airtime balance. Ensure you have enough credit before sending the message.
