Breaking: JAMB releases 2025 UTME resit results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit conducted for candidates who encountered technical issues during the initial exam.

Out of the 336,845 candidates who were rescheduled for the makeup test, about 21,000—approximately 7%—failed to show up. While JAMB did not disclose reasons for their absence, the board has approved a final mop-up examination for them, as well as for others who missed the main UTME for verified reasons.

In a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board confirmed that the resit results have been reviewed and approved following a comprehensive evaluation by a panel of academic experts, including university professors. The overall performance, according to the board, remained consistent with trends from previous years.

However, JAMB raised serious concerns over rising cases of examination malpractice. The board revealed that some students, private school owners, and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre operators were involved in various forms of cheating. Centres found guilty will be blacklisted, while owners will face prosecution.

JAMB also confirmed that candidates caught engaging in online malpractice—particularly those using platforms like WhatsApp to cheat—will have their results released this time as a warning. However, they were strongly cautioned against repeating such behaviour in future examinations.

In a related development, JAMB announced the release of results for underage candidates, except in cases tied to ongoing legal disputes. The board clarified that these results would not be valid for admission, in line with the agreement signed by the candidates during registration.

The board further urged the federal and state governments to regulate unlicensed tutorial centres, which it accused of promoting cheating and undermining the integrity of the examination process.

Despite the technical glitches and reported malpractices, JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) as a tool for curbing exam fraud and enhancing digital literacy among Nigerian students. The board also disclosed plans to engage external consultants to improve the overall examination experience.

Finally, JAMB cautioned the public against politicizing or ethnicizing the technical issues that occurred during the exams and commended its leadership for managing the situation with professionalism.