The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has responded to a surge of complaints from the public following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
Last Friday, the results revealed that over 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of a maximum 400 points, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Many candidates and concerned Nigerians expressed their discontent, using the hashtag #ThisIsNotMyResult and calling for a review of the results.
In response to the complains, JAMB announced on Monday that it is accelerating its annual system review. This comprehensive review typically takes place months after the examination exercise and encompasses three key stages: registration, examination, and result release.
According to JAMB, the current complaints appear to be concentrated in a few states, and the board is scrutinizing these issues in detail to identify and rectify any potential technical problems.
To facilitate this process, JAMB has engaged a team of experts, including members from the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners, measurement experts, and Vice-Chancellors from various institutions.
If the review determines that technical glitches were indeed responsible for the low scores, JAMB has assured that it will implement prompt remedial measures. The board is committed to ensuring the integrity and fairness of the examination process, and its swift response aims to address the concerns of affected candidates.
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