The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun a swift review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) process in response to widespread complaints from candidates nationwide.
This was announced on Monday in Abuja by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
JAMB, which released the 2025 UTME results last Friday, acknowledged receiving an unusually high number of complaints about inconsistencies in the published scores.
According to the statement, the examination body is expediting its annual system review—a detailed evaluation of the UTME process that is usually conducted several months after the exam.
The review will cover three main areas: registration, the conduct of the examination, and the release of results. The Board emphasized that all candidates were given the chance to take the exam during the scheduled period.
To address the ongoing issues, JAMB stated it is collaborating with various experts, including representatives from the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, chief external examiners (who are heads of tertiary institutions), and the Educational Association and Research Network in Africa.
The Board assured that any problems uncovered during the review would be promptly corrected.
This initiative follows a surge of dissatisfaction from candidates and their families, many of whom have voiced their frustrations on social media, questioning the accuracy of the results and calling for a reassessment.
Some candidates have outrightly rejected their scores, claiming they do not represent their true performance.
Reports indicate that over 8,000 candidates have filed complaints, citing technical issues during the examination.
Despite these concerns, the JAMB spokesperson maintained that the released results are a true reflection of the candidates’ performance.
Data from the 2025 UTME shows that over 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of a possible 400 points.
JAMB has appealed to the public for patience as the review continues and reaffirmed its dedication to upholding the credibility of the examination process.
