The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 UTME resit conducted for candidates affected by technical disruptions during the initial exam sessions.
Out of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the makeup exam, 21,082 were absent—representing about seven per cent of the total.
While no official reasons were provided for their non-appearance, JAMB has granted them another opportunity through an upcoming mop-up exercise. This opportunity also extends to those who missed the main UTME earlier in the year.
In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the release of the resit results. He noted that performance trends remained in line with previous years, even as investigations into various irregularities continue.
The board raised serious concerns about widespread examination malpractice, implicating candidates, some school proprietors, and a number of CBT centres. The resit results were reviewed and approved by Chief External Examiners led by Prof. Olufemi Peters of the National Open University, alongside psychometric analysis carried out by Prof. Boniface Nworgu.
In a move aimed at fairness, JAMB has also decided to release results of underage candidates, except in cases currently under litigation. However, these results remain inadmissible for entry into tertiary institutions, as the candidates had previously agreed to the admission requirements at registration.
Additionally, the board announced a one-time waiver for candidates linked to online cheating networks, including “WhatsApp Runs,” but warned against future involvement in such misconduct.
CBT centres found to have facilitated malpractice will face blacklisting and prosecution, while individuals involved in identity fraud during registration will also be held legally accountable.
JAMB also criticised the negative influence of unregulated tutorial centres, urging government intervention to license and supervise such facilities.
Despite the hurdles faced, the board reiterated its strong commitment to the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) system, describing it as a key tool in curbing malpractice and enhancing digital skills among students. It also revealed plans to bring in management consultants to improve the exam accreditation and registration framework.
The exam body condemned attempts to frame the technical glitches through ethnic or political lenses, urging stakeholders to avoid divisive rhetoric. The board commended its leadership team for the professional and measured response to the situation.
