The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has mandated an urgent resit of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates after uncovering a significant technical error that compromised their results.(Techpoint Africa)
The decision follows the release of the 2025 UTME results on May 9, which revealed that over 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of the maximum 400 points, sparking nationwide concern and prompting a comprehensive review by the examination body.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, attributed the discrepancy to a server update failure in 157 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers, predominantly in Lagos and the South-East region. This oversight led to the improper uploading of candidates’ responses during the initial three days of the examination, resulting in inaccurate scoring. (Techpoint Africa, Vanguard News)
To mitigate the impact, JAMB has scheduled a resit for the affected candidates between May 16 and May 19. The board coordinated with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to avoid scheduling conflicts with ongoing examinations. (TheCable, Techpoint Africa)
Candidates are advised to reprint their examination slips for updated details and will be notified through multiple channels, including text messages, emails, and updates on their JAMB profiles. (BellaNaija)
The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the technical lapses to prevent future occurrences, emphasizing the need for enhanced technological infrastructure and accountability within examination bodies. (Vanguard News)
JAMB has pledged to implement corrective measures to prevent a recurrence of such errors, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process. (BellaNaija)