In response to widespread complaints over poor performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated an investigation into possible technical issues that may have affected candidates.
The board is working closely with Vice Chancellors and IT experts to uncover the root causes and to provide necessary remedies for any confirmed errors. This was revealed in a statement released on Monday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.
Reports indicate that over 1.5 million of the 1.9 million candidates who took the UTME scored below 200 out of 400, sparking widespread concern. In a statement titled “Re: Public Complaint Regarding the Release of the 2025 UTME,” JAMB announced that it is fast-tracking its usual post-exam review process, which typically evaluates registration, examination conduct, and result processing.
The board noted that it is particularly examining complaints from certain states and is rigorously assessing these cases for potential technical faults.
To aid the investigation, JAMB has enlisted the support of experts, including representatives from the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, university heads serving as Chief External Examiners, the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, as well as measurement and assessment specialists.
“If we confirm that there were technical glitches, we will act swiftly to apply corrective measures, as we have always done in such situations,” the statement assured.