The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated an expedited review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) process following a wave of complaints from candidates nationwide.
This was announced in a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin on Monday in Abuja.
According to the Board, which released the 2025 UTME results last Friday, it has received an unusually high number of complaints concerning discrepancies in candidate scores. In response, JAMB is accelerating its annual post-examination system review—a process that typically takes place several months after the exam.
The review will focus on three core stages: registration, examination, and the release of results. The Board noted that during the examination phase, every candidate was provided the opportunity to sit for the test.
To ensure objectivity and accuracy, JAMB is collaborating with a range of independent experts and stakeholders, including members of the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, chief external examiners who are heads of tertiary institutions, and representatives from the Educational Association and Research Network in Africa.
The Board affirmed that should any irregularities or technical glitches be identified, it will implement appropriate remedial measures without delay.
This development follows widespread dissatisfaction from candidates and parents, many of whom have taken to social media to express concern over the integrity of the released results. Some candidates have outright rejected their scores, alleging they do not reflect their actual performance.
Reports indicate that over 8,000 candidates have formally lodged complaints citing technical difficulties during the examination.
Despite these concerns, JAMB maintains that the released results reflect the true performance of the candidates. The 2025 UTME data reveals that over 78 percent of candidates scored below 200 out of a maximum of 400 points.
The Board has urged the public to remain patient and assured all stakeholders that it remains committed to upholding the credibility and transparency of the examination process.
