The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced an accelerated review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results following a wave of complaints from candidates and stakeholders across the country.
The Board said the move comes in response to an “unusual mass failure” reported after the results were officially released last Friday.
In a statement released on Monday, JAMB acknowledged the surge in concerns and emphasized its commitment to transparency and fairness in the conduct of its exams.
“We are particularly concerned about the unusual complaints originating from a few states within the Federation,” said Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor. “We are currently scrutinising these complaints in detail to identify and rectify any potential technical issues.”
As part of its response, the Board is fast-tracking its annual post-examination system review—a process that typically occurs months after the UTME. This review spans three major phases: registration, the examination itself, and result processing.
Dr. Benjamin reiterated JAMB’s established practice of ensuring that every candidate gets a fair shot at the exam: “During the examination phase, JAMB ensures that every candidate is afforded the opportunity to sit for the test. Should any technical issues arise, the Board reschedules the examination for affected candidates without hesitation.”
To guarantee a thorough review, JAMB has enlisted an independent panel of experts including members of the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, chief external examiners who are heads of tertiary institutions, experts from the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, measurement specialists, and Vice Chancellors from various universities.
“If it is determined that there were indeed glitches,” Dr. Benjamin added, “we will implement appropriate remedial measures promptly, as we do in the case of the examinations themselves.”
The 2025 UTME results, which have triggered considerable controversy, are now under close examination. Stakeholders are hopeful that the early intervention by JAMB will address any underlying issues and restore confidence in the country’s largest tertiary entrance examination.
