The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 UTME resit exams. These resits were conducted for candidates affected by technical disruptions and misconduct in the earlier Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) sessions.
This development comes after a high-level review involving academic experts and external examiners, aimed at ensuring credibility and fairness in the examination process.
Key Highlights from the 2025 UTME Resit Review
1. Results Released Amid Strict Oversight
JAMB employed a two-layered vetting process:
- Academic Review: Led by Prof. Olufemi Peters (NOUN), the sub-committee analyzed exam integrity.
- Psychometric Analysis: Confirmed by testing expert Prof. Boniface Nworgu to ensure accurate and fair grading.
2. Specific Candidate Groups and Decisions
- Under-aged Candidates: Results released, but those below the age threshold remain ineligible for admission, per registration guidelines.
- Cheating via WhatsApp Groups: Results released as a final warning. JAMB emphasized this isn’t an endorsement of malpractice.
- Absentee Candidates: Those who missed the resit or initial exams will be eligible for the upcoming mop-up exam.
Disciplinary Actions and System Reforms
3. CBT Centres Sanctioned
JAMB has banned several CBT centres involved in misconduct. Legal action is being pursued against:
- Centres altering registration data.
- Staff aiding in exam malpractice.
4. Tutorial Centres Under Scrutiny
Some unregulated tutorial centres were found promoting dishonesty. JAMB has urged state governments to regulate or shut down such establishments.
System Improvements and National Unity
5. Computer-Based Testing Still Favoured
Despite challenges, stakeholders reaffirmed that CBT remains the most effective method for fair and secure assessments.
6. Upgrading Accreditation
JAMB plans to involve professional consultants in enhancing the accreditation of CBT centres and registration processes.
7. No Ethnic Bias
The board denounced attempts to portray the exam issues as regional or ethnic discrimination. The process was neutral and fair across all zones.
Performance and Misconduct Statistics
8. Resit Summary
- Total candidates: 336,845
- Absent candidates: 21,082
- Performance: Consistent with previous years
9. Misinformation and Exploitation
JAMB flagged false social media claims of inflated scores. One notable case involved a student from Adekunle Ajasin University who was exposed after sharing falsified results online.
10. Withheld Results
Results of candidates under investigation were withheld. They’ve been notified via SMS, email, and their JAMB profiles. Others need not recheck.
Clarification and Appreciation
11. SMS Shortcode Fee Clarification
JAMB reaffirmed it does not profit from result-checking via 55019/66019. The service is subsidized to prevent exploitation by cybercafés.
12. Over 3,000 Candidates Implicated
Advanced exam fraud was uncovered:
- AI-based impersonation
- Fingerprint manipulation
- Hacked CBT networks
These candidates risk having their results cancelled as investigations progress.
13. Acknowledgements
JAMB thanked:
- Security agencies
- WAEC, NECO
- Ahmadu Bello University
- TRCN
for their critical role in maintaining examination integrity.
JAMB’s release of the 2025 UTME resit results comes with strong actions against exam fraud and renewed efforts to safeguard the credibility of Nigeria’s tertiary entrance system. Candidates are encouraged to avoid malpractice and prepare for the mop-up exam if they missed earlier opportunities.
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