The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled the results from the recently conducted 2025 UTME resit examination, revealing that a staggering 99 percent of candidates scored below 200. The board noted that of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled due to technical glitches, 21,082—representing 93 percent—were absent.

However, the reason for this high absentee rate remains unclear. In a statement from JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, it was disclosed that, “Of the 336,845 who were ultimately scheduled—after excluding isolated good sessions from affected centres—the absence rate was significant.”

In a bid to support those who missed the resit exam, JAMB has announced an upcoming opportunity for absentee candidates to participate in the normal annual mop-up examination, which is yet to be scheduled. This waiver extends not only to candidates who missed the resit for unforeseen reasons but also to those who were unable to attend the initial main UTME.

Despite ongoing inquiries, the performance analysis shows consistent results over the past years, with scores ranging from 11 percent in 2013 to 34 percent in 2016. JAMB’s recent findings have also unearthed alarming practices related to examination irregularities, involving candidates and proprietors of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

Subsequently, after convening a meeting with chief external examiners (CEEs) across the nation, JAMB established a sub-committee chaired by Prof. Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University, to validate the results prior to release. The board further resolved to release results of under-aged candidates who performed below established standards, although these will not qualify them for admission as per previous agreements during registration.

JAMB is also taking steps to address misconduct, stating that results of candidates involved in “WhatsApp Runs” and similar infractions would also be released as a one-time waiver, stressing the need for candidates to avoid joining questionable online groups.

Interestingly, the board confirmed that no high scorers emerged from the cancelled results in the six affected states, with only a handful scoring above 217 and 99 percent scoring below 200 marks. This response came in light of misleading claims made by certain individuals regarding high scorers who wished to retain their cancelled results.

The board highlighted a specific case of misinformation regarding a student who falsely claimed a score of 326 in the UTME, emphasizing the need to combat such deception as part of their ongoing commitment to uphold the integrity of the examination process.

All results have been released except for those of candidates involved in examination infractions and those awaiting mop-up examinations. JAMB reiterated that recent discoveries by security agencies have necessitated the withdrawal of some previously released results attributed to misconduct.