Abuja, Nigeria — In the wake of widespread complaints trailing the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an accelerated audit of its examination processes, pledging transparency, accountability, and corrective action where necessary.
The results, which were released last Friday, have sparked an unusual volume of complaints from candidates and parents, particularly from selected states across the country. The complaints range from unexpectedly low scores to allegations of technical hitches during the test sessions.
In response, JAMB has triggered an early version of its annual system review, a rigorous three-phase post-examination assessment that typically takes place months after the exercise. This year, the process has been fast-tracked due to what the Board describes as “unusual patterns” in the feedback.
“The Board is not taking these complaints lightly,” said Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor. “We are actively reviewing all complaints with the seriousness they deserve and will take remedial steps where necessary.”
The Board reiterated that its standard protocol guarantees every candidate a fair chance to sit for the exam. For candidates affected by verified technical issues, JAMB routinely reschedules tests to ensure no one is disenfranchised.
To ensure credibility and objectivity, JAMB has assembled a team of independent experts and stakeholders, including:
• Representatives of the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria
• Chief External Examiners from various tertiary institutions
• Members of the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa
• Measurement and evaluation specialists
• Vice Chancellors and academic heads across the country
The Board assured the public that if any technical faults are identified in the conduct or scoring of the 2025 UTME, swift corrective measures will be taken. “We have never hesitated to act where gaps are identified,” Benjamin added.
This year’s UTME has seen a record number of candidates seeking entry into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, placing greater pressure on the digital infrastructure powering the examination.
While some critics have called for a full-scale cancellation or re-administration, JAMB insists that its structured review will determine the next course of action — based on facts, not sentiment.
For now, affected candidates are encouraged to remain calm as investigations continue.
