The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated an urgent review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) process in response to growing complaints from candidates nationwide.

 

This development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.

 

Following the release of the 2025 UTME results last Friday, the Board reported an unusually high volume of complaints regarding score discrepancies. In light of this, JAMB has fast-tracked its annual system audit—a comprehensive evaluation that typically takes place months after the exam.

 

According to the statement, the ongoing review will focus on three critical stages: registration, examination conduct, and result processing. The Board emphasized that all candidates were given the opportunity to sit for the exam under standard conditions.

 

To address the concerns raised, JAMB is collaborating with a panel of experts, including representatives from the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), chief external examiners—who are heads of tertiary institutions—and the Educational Association and Research Network in Africa.

 

The Board affirmed that if any technical issues are uncovered, corrective measures will be implemented without delay.

 

This move comes amid mounting frustration among candidates and their families, many of whom have taken to social media to express dissatisfaction and call for an official review of the results. Some candidates have openly rejected their scores, insisting they do not accurately reflect their performance.

 

Reports indicate that over 8,000 candidates have filed formal complaints, citing technical glitches encountered during the exam.

 

Despite the backlash, JAMB maintains that the released results accurately reflect candidate performance. Data from the 2025 UTME show that over 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of the maximum 400 points.

 

The Board has urged the public to remain calm and patient as the review continues, reiterating its commitment to ensuring transparency and upholding the integrity of the examination process.