JAMB Launches Probe Into Alleged UTME Glitches After Nationwide Outcry
Mass Low Scores Spark National Concern
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an official investigation into alleged technical faults that may have compromised the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This comes after an overwhelming number of candidate over 1.5 million out of 1.9 million—scored below 200 marks, sparking national outrage and social media backlash under the trending hashtag #ThisIsNotMyResult.
Parents, students, and education stakeholders have expressed doubts about the integrity of the test, alleging unexplained result discrepancies and possible system failures.
JAMB Engages IT Experts, Vice Chancellors, and Assessment Specialists
In response, JAMB has assembled a multi-disciplinary panel of experts to probe the situation. This includes members of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, heads of tertiary institutions (serving as Chief External Examiners), measurement and evaluation professionals, and the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa.
The panel is tasked with reviewing all aspects of the exam process from registration and CBT administration to result computation and release.
JAMB Vows Transparency and Remedies if Faults Are Confirmed
JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the board is taking the issue seriously, particularly following a spike in complaints from specific states. He assured the public that if technical glitches are discovered, “remedial actions will be taken to ensure justice and fairness to all affected candidates.”
Benjamin emphasized the board’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the UTME, noting that transparency in the investigation process is key to restoring public trust.
Awaiting the Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, and JAMB has promised to update the public with its findings. Meanwhile, calls for remarking or retesting continue to mount from stakeholders, advocacy groups, and students.
