The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an investigation into a wave of unusual complaints trailing the recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who noted that the Board has taken notice of “a significant volume” of complaints from candidates across several states following the release of results last Friday.
“In response, the Board is fast-forwarding its annual system review, which is a detailed post-mortem of the entire examination process,” Benjamin stated.
He explained that the review will cover all critical stages of the UTME—registration, examination, and the release of results—with the aim of identifying and correcting any possible irregularities or technical glitches.
“We are particularly concerned about the nature and origin of these complaints, which appear to be concentrated in a few specific states. We are treating these concerns seriously and are currently scrutinizing them in detail,” the statement read.
To ensure a thorough assessment, JAMB has engaged a panel of experts drawn from key professional bodies and educational institutions. These include members of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, chief external examiners who are heads of tertiary institutions, measurement and evaluation experts from the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, as well as Vice Chancellors from selected universities.
According to Dr. Benjamin, if any technical issues are confirmed during the review, JAMB will not hesitate to implement corrective actions. “As is our tradition, any candidate affected by technical glitches during the examination will be given a fair chance through rescheduled tests or other remedial measures,” he added.
The Board reiterated its commitment to fairness, transparency, and credibility in the conduct of its national examinations.
