The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that out of the 1,955,069 applicants that sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 marks.
This figure highlights a concerning trend in candidate performance, with only 420,415 students, or slightly over 21 percent of all test-takers, scoring above 200.
Alarmingly, fewer than one percent of candidates managed to reach scores above 300, indicating a significant drop in overall performance levels compared to previous years.
Among those who participated in the examination were 40,247 underage candidates, who were granted special permission by JAMB to demonstrate what the board characterized as “exceptional abilities.”
Out of this group, only 467 candidates, approximately 1.16 percent met the necessary score threshold to advance to the subsequent stages of the admission process.
In terms of examination integrity, the board reported that 97 candidates were definitively identified in confirmed cases of examination malpractice.
Additionally, another 2,157 candidates are currently under investigation for suspected cheating, reflecting JAMB’s commitment to uphold transparency and fairness in the examination process.
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Furthermore, a notable 71,701 candidates were absent on the examination day, raising questions about possible logistical challenges or personal circumstances affecting attendance.
JAMB also addressed biometric verification issues that some candidates faced, announcing that those who were unable to verify their identities will undergo thorough investigations.
If cleared, these students will be rescheduled to take their examinations at designated centers.
It’s important to note that results for visually impaired candidates and those categorized under the joint examination for the visually impaired and other groups are still being processed.
A press conference is anticipated later this week, during which JAMB will provide further details regarding the results and delineate the processes by which candidates can check their individual scores.
