JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Resit Results, Reveals Alarming Examination Malpractices

Summary

• The 2025 UTME resit results have been released after validation, with over 336,000 candidates participating and 21,082 absent.
• Under-aged candidates’ results were released for record purposes but are not valid for admission.
• Candidates caught in “WhatsApp runs” were granted a one-time waiver, with future misconduct to face strict consequences.
• CBT centres involved in exam malpractice have been blacklisted, and tutorial centres are under investigation for aiding cheating.
• JAMB debunked false claims about high scores, warned against tribal narratives, and reaffirmed its commitment to fairness and digital integrity.

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit. This examination was conducted for candidates whose original sittings were disrupted due to irregularities at certain Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

Following a nationwide meeting with the Board’s Chief External Examiners (CEEs), the results were endorsed after rigorous scrutiny. The committee, chaired by Prof. Olufemi Peters of the National Open University and supported by psychometric expert Prof. Boniface Nworgu, validated the integrity of the resit outcomes.

Out of the 336,845 candidates scheduled for the resit, 21,082 were absent. JAMB reports that the performance trends align with historical data from the last twelve years, falling within the 11%–34% range of top performance scores.

Decisions and Resolutions

Among several major resolutions, the Board approved:

• The release of results for under-aged candidates, though these will not qualify for admission unless standards are met.
• A one-time waiver for candidates involved in “WhatsApp runs” and other forms of solicitation, with stern warnings issued.
• Special consideration for absentees, allowing them to participate in the regular annual mop-up examination.

However, the Board drew a hard line against malpractice by blacklisting implicated CBT centres and initiating legal proceedings against owners and staff found complicit in biometric fraud and photo manipulation.

Tutorial centres were also flagged for encouraging dishonest behaviours, with JAMB urging stricter regulation and monitoring from relevant authorities.

Misinformation and Social Media Deceit

JAMB also addressed public outrage stemming from misleading claims. One notable case involved Mr. Olisa Gabriel Chukwuemeka, a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, who falsely claimed a score of 326 in the 2025 UTME via X (formerly Twitter). Investigations revealed he had altered a previous score of 203 from 2024, with his actual 2025 score standing at 180. After being exposed, he deleted his account.

This, JAMB noted, is part of a broader trend of opportunistic misinformation aimed at discrediting the examination body and its digital processes.

Continued Crackdown on Fraud

In line with security findings, JAMB has begun withdrawing results of candidates implicated in exam malpractice, even for results previously released. Affected candidates are being notified via SMS, email, and their JAMB profiles.

The board clarified that result-checking SMS charges do not generate revenue for JAMB, but rather serve to protect candidates’ data and reduce extortion from cybercafés.

Rejecting Tribal Narratives

JAMB condemned attempts to tribalise the examination irregularities, stressing that the challenges were not targeted at or caused by any region. It reaffirmed that fairness and digital innovation remain central to its mission.

Despite the setbacks, the Board stood firm on its commitment to computer-based testing as a cornerstone of its anti-malpractice strategy. Plans are underway to engage a management consulting firm to further strengthen CBT accreditation and exam processes.

The CEEs lauded JAMB’s management for its transparency and steadfastness in the face of public pressure, urging continued vigilance to protect the integrity of the nation’s tertiary admission process.