The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for candidates who sat for the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement signed by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the Board explained that the resit was conducted for 379,997 candidates whose initial exams were disrupted due to technical glitches in 157 centres, particularly in Lagos State and the South-East.
JAMB also disclosed the release of previously withheld results of underage candidates (except where legal issues are pending), those who performed below standard, and those involved in examination misconduct such as “WhatsApp Runs.”
The results were approved after a nationwide meeting of the Board’s Chief External Examiners (CEEs). Following a thorough review, a sub-committee chaired by Prof. Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University and CEE for the FCT, was formed to validate the results. The results were further reviewed and endorsed by Prof. Boniface Nworgu, a psychometrics expert.
According to the statement, 336,845 candidates were eventually rescheduled after excluding certain candidates from problematic centres. Of these, 21,082 candidates were absent. The meeting noted widespread malpractice by some candidates and proprietors of schools and CBT centres.
On the release of results for underage candidates and others involved in irregularities, JAMB clarified that this decision is part of a one-time waiver and not a validation of such misconduct. However, it emphasized that these candidates are still ineligible for admission unless they meet the prescribed standards, as acknowledged during registration.
Regarding candidates who engaged in online cheating, the Board warned against participation in illicit WhatsApp or other social media groups and stressed that the release of their results should not be interpreted as tolerance of such behaviour.
JAMB confirmed that all results—except for those involving confirmed infractions or pending mop-up exams—have now been released. Some previously released results have since been withdrawn due to fresh security findings. Affected candidates are being informed via SMS, their JAMB profiles, and email.
The Board also clarified that the SMS shortcode (55019/66019) used for result checking does not generate income for JAMB. Instead, it protects candidates’ data and helps prevent exploitation by cybercafés.
The meeting reported over 93% attendance at the rescheduled exams. Candidates who missed the resit or the main UTME for valid reasons will be allowed to participate in a mop-up exam.
JAMB condemned the role of certain CBT centres in registration and exam malpractice and resolved to blacklist such centres and prosecute the owners and individuals involved. It also urged stricter regulation of tutorial centres to curb the promotion of exam fraud among students.
While acknowledging the challenges, the meeting affirmed the continued use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) as the most effective way to curb malpractice and promote a digital examination system. It recommended engaging a professional consultancy to enhance the accreditation and monitoring of CBT centres.
Finally, the Board expressed concern over attempts to politicize the exam disruptions along ethnic or regional lines, emphasizing that the incident was not targeted at any group. It commended the JAMB leadership for their transparent handling of the situation and encouraged them to remain resolute.
