From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an investigation into widespread complaints over poor candidate performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Over 1.5 million of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for this year’s UTME scored below 200 out of a possible 400 marks—sparking public outcry and concerns over the credibility of the exercise.
JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the Board has commenced its annual post-examination review to scrutinize the registration, examination, and result release processes, with the aim of identifying any potential technical or systemic issues.
“During the examination phase, JAMB ensures that every candidate has the opportunity to sit for the test. In the event of technical disruptions, the Board reschedules affected candidates without hesitation,” Benjamin stated.
He added that JAMB is particularly concerned about the volume and consistency of complaints emerging from specific states, prompting a deeper probe.
To this end, the Board has enlisted experts from the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners who are heads of tertiary institutions, the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, measurement and evaluation specialists, and Vice-Chancellors from various universities.
“If the investigation confirms any technical glitches, JAMB will not hesitate to implement remedial measures.
“The Board has a track record of rescheduling exams in instances of verified disruptions,” he assured.
He reiterated JAMB’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its processes while ensuring fairness and transparency for all candidates.
