JAMB to review 2025 UTME as thousands cite unexplained mass failure

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun an expedited review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) process following a wave of complaints from candidates across the country.

The examination body, which released the 2025 UTME results last Friday, acknowledged receiving an unusual volume of complaints regarding discrepancies in the released scores.

In a statement on Monday, JAMB said it is fast-tracking its annual system review, a comprehensive analysis of the examination process that typically occurs months after the exercise.

The review encompasses three key stages: registration, examination, and result release.

During the examination phase, JAMB ensures that every candidate was afforded the opportunity to sit for the test.

Should any technical issues arise, the board reschedules the examination for affected candidates without hesitation.

To address the current concerns, JAMB said it is engaging experts, including members 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 stated that if any glitches are identified, appropriate remedial measures will be implemented promptly.

The development comes amid widespread dissatisfaction among candidates and their families, many of whom have taken to social media to express concerns over the results and demand a review.

Some candidates have rejected their results, insisting they do not reflect their actual performance.

A group of candidates, numbering over 8,000, have reportedly submitted complaints regarding technical glitches experienced during the examination.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, said the results reflected the performance of the candidates.

The 2025 UTME results indicated that more than 78 per cent of candidates scored less than 200 points out of the 400 maximum obtainable points.

This has raised concerns about the overall performance and the integrity of the examination process.

As the review progresses, JAMB has urged the public to remain patient.

It assured that any identified issues will be addressed in line with its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process.