JAMB Reacts Swiftly As Outrage Erupts Over 2025 UTME Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged a surge in unusual complaints following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.

In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB confirmed that it is actively reviewing the concerns raised by candidates and stakeholders regarding the conduct and outcome of the 2025 UTME.

Reports indicate that several complaints have emerged from various states since the results were made public last Friday.

As part of its response, the Board has accelerated its annual system audit — an in-depth review typically carried out months after the examination — and has brought in a team of experts to assess any possible technical malfunctions.

According to the statement, if any issues are uncovered during the review process, necessary corrective actions will be taken without delay.

“JAMB is deeply concerned about the volume and nature of complaints tied to the 2025 UTME results. In light of this, we are fast-tracking our usual post-examination system review, which normally spans the stages of registration, examination, and result processing,” the Board stated.

The Board emphasized its commitment to fairness, noting that candidates affected by verified technical glitches during the exam process are always given the opportunity to resit the test.

To ensure an objective and thorough review, JAMB has enlisted experts from the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners from higher institutions, the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, as well as Vice Chancellors and other academic professionals.

“If any technical errors are confirmed, we will act swiftly to implement the appropriate corrective measures, as we have consistently done in similar situations,” the statement concluded.