The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated an expedited review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) process following a surge of complaints from candidates who claim their results do not reflect their performance.
JAMB, which released the UTME results last Friday, admitted in a statement on Monday that it had received an unusually high volume of feedback citing alleged discrepancies in scores and technical challenges experienced during the exam.
“This prompted the board to fast-track its annual system review, which usually comes months after the examination,” the statement read.
The comprehensive review is focused on three critical stages: registration, examination, and result processing.
JAMB noted that it is working with technical and academic experts including members of the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, chief external examiners drawn from Nigerian universities, and the Educational Association and Research Network in Africa.
Over 8,000 Complaints Reported
More than 8,000 candidates have reportedly submitted formal complaints over technical issues encountered during the exam, such as abrupt logouts, system freezes, and incomplete question uploads.
Some candidates have taken to social media to reject their results, insisting that they had performed excellently in mock exams and during preparation, and were shocked by scores as low as 120 or 150. Parents and teachers have also backed these claims, raising doubts about the integrity of the results.
Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, however, reiterated that the results reflect the true performance of candidates.
“The integrity of the process remains intact, but the board is open to identifying and correcting any genuine irregularities,” he said.
2025 Results Raise Concern
According to JAMB data, over 78% of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for the exam scored below 200 out of a possible 400—a continuation of a trend that has raised questions about declining performance and broader issues in Nigeria’s education system.
The mass failure has sparked debates about the fairness and reliability of computer-based testing in Nigeria, with calls for improved system monitoring, student preparation support, and technical quality control at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
Way Forward
JAMB said it will implement remedial measures if any system glitches are confirmed. The board also appealed to the public and affected candidates to remain patient as the review process continues.
“We remain committed to maintaining a transparent, credible, and fair examination system. Any issues identified will be promptly addressed,” JAMB said.
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