The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit results. This rescheduled examination was conducted for candidates affected by technical glitches during the initial UTME.
Out of the 336,845 candidates slated for the resit, 21,082 were absent, representing approximately 7% of those scheduled. While specific reasons for these absences were not disclosed, JAMB has extended an opportunity for these candidates to participate in an upcoming mop-up examination. This provision also applies to the 71,701 candidates who missed the original UTME, bringing the total number eligible for the mop-up exam to 92,783.
In a statement released on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, emphasized that the performance patterns observed in the resit remained consistent with previous years, despite ongoing investigations into examination malpractices. The board expressed concern over widespread irregularities involving some candidates, school proprietors, and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
To address these issues, JAMB has resolved to blacklist CBT centres found guilty of malpractice and prosecute their owners. Additionally, individuals involved in biometric and identity fraud during registration will face legal action. The board also criticized the role of unregulated tutorial centres in facilitating examination fraud and called on government authorities to license and monitor such centres.
In a reconciliatory move, JAMB approved the release of results for underage candidates, except where litigation is involved. However, these results are not valid for admission, as candidates had previously agreed to admission terms during registration. Furthermore, the board resolved to release results of candidates implicated in online malpractice, such as “WhatsApp Runs,” as a one-time waiver, urging them to avoid such practices going forward.
Despite the challenges faced, JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) as a reliable means of reducing examination malpractice and promoting digital literacy. The board plans to engage management consultants to improve accreditation and registration processes.
