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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the official release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.

According to the Board, the results of 39,834 candidates out of the over 1.9 million applicants that sat for the exam were being withheld due to suspected examination malpractices.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this during the official release of the 2025 UTME results in Abuja on Friday.

The examination body also revealed that 80 individuals were currently under investigation for examination-related offences, with Anambra State recording the highest number of suspects, with 14 in total.

The Registrar noted that 467 underage candidates scored above the minimum benchmark, while 50 others were found to be involved in examination fraud.

“A total of 39,834 results remain unreleased. Of these, 1,426 results are under scrutiny and processing,” Oloyede said.

According to the JAMB boss, of the figure, 96 candidates’ results were withheld over exam malpractices, a decrease from 123 in the previous year.

Oloyede said the Board remained resolute in its commitment to eliminating any form of examination malpractice, adding that 1,957,000 candidates were verified to sit for the exam, while 71,705 were absent.

According to him, 2,157 candidates experienced fingerprint rejections due to suspected registration infractions, a figure, he said, was far above acceptable margins and currently under investigation.

He said, “The 2025 UTME showed the prevalence of some particular types of infractions, which suggests systemic vulnerabilities or gaps in registration and examination administration and/or monitoring.

“The new trends observed were in the Registration and Examination processes, and they were mainly in the following categories: Identity Fraud, and Biometric Fraud of Combined Thumbprint of Candidate.”

Other infractions, he said, were impersonator at the point of registration with the active involvement of few CBT Centres, double registration, and attempted substitution of self by candidates.

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Oloyede added that 244 candidates were caught engaging in “WhatsApp runs,” subscribing to rogue groups promising leaked questions.

He said their results have also been withheld to set a stern example.

In some cases, he said, the entire syndicates colluded with CBT centres to register candidates using multiple fingerprints.

According to him, as a result of this, 3,656 candidates with “extraneous fingerprints” have had their results withheld, and some CBT centres implicated will face sanctions.

He identified the centres as Tigh Technologies Limited, Sascon International School, Maitama, Abuja, and Wudil Computer Information Technology. Wudil, Kano State and Penta M &Amp; Centre 2, Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto, Sokoto State.

Oloyede added that 80 suspects were being interrogated by the police for their involvement in the examination malpractices, and most of them would be prosecuted.

He said: “The Board has identified the presence of extraneous fingers in the registration details of some of these candidates. This raises concerns regarding potential strategies for impersonation.

“A total of 3,656 candidates fall within this category. Consequently, the results of the candidates have been withheld.

Speaking on underage candidates, he explained that following the Ministry of Education’s decision to enforce a minimum age of 16, an exception was granted for “exceptionally gifted” underage students.

The registrar said that of the 41,027 underage candidates who registered, only 467 met the high-performance criteria, with one disqualified due to examination malpractice.

He said that the Board remained committed to providing the necessary support for persons with disabilities aspiring to pursue tertiary education.

He said that for the 2025 UTME, a total of 501 candidates were successfully examined by JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) across 11 centres nationwide.

According to Oloyede, the results are also being released, but sadly, one of them was also involved in impersonation.

The registrar also said that due to substandard performance, four centres had been delisted and blacklisted for technical deficiencies

He listed the centres as: Adventure Associate, Behind Sheshe Supermarket, Kano, Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Zaria.

Others are Soronara Ventures Nigeria Limited, Foundation Road, Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli, Imo State, and HSS Amazing, Holy Saviour School 30/32, Old Ota Road, Adeleye, Aparadija, Isunba, Lafenwa, Itele, Ogun State.

He therefore said that a list of those blacklisted for fraudulent practices would soon be made public with details of their nefarious activities.

Oloyede maintained that despite challenges, the 2025 UTME had been hailed as one of the most successful in recent years.

He reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on malpractice and pledged continued innovation to protect the credibility of public examinations.

On how to check the UTME results, Oloyede said: “To check the 2025 UTME results, candidates should send by text message ‘UTMERESULT’ as one word to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number they had used to register during the registration process. Result printing will be available later.”

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The examination board in a statement said more than 75 percent of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200, according to official data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday. 

Here is how to check JAMB 2025 results using SMS

Option 1

To check the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, all you need to do is send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number that he/she had used for registration.

After sending the SMS, the result would be returned as a text message.

This is the only process of checking the 2024 UTME results for now.

The following are the responses you should expect:

*If a candidate uses a phone number that was not used to register, a message will be sent to him thus: ‘This phone number was not used for registration.”

* A candidate with a result will receive the message: “Dear Mr/Miss X, your result is as follows… (And the details will be provided).

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* If a result is withheld, a “Result Withheld” message will be sent to the candidate.

* If a candidate belongs to the category being given the benefit of the doubt, the message to the person will be: “Result withheld pending the upload of clarifications/documents required from you.”

* If a candidate was absent, he or she would get “CANDIDATE ABSENT” as feedback

* A candidate who was ABSENT WITH REGISTRATION NUMBER also CANCELLED will be so informed.

* “Invalid Entrance into the Exam Hall” will be sent to a candidate who gained unauthorised access to the examination hall.”

Option 2:

Check Your UTME Result Online

Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal:

Go to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login using a web browser.

Log In:

Enter the email address and password you used during UTME registration.

Access Your Result:

Once logged in, click on the “Check UTME Results” tab. Your scores for each subject will be displayed on your dashboard.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)  has disassociated itself from a fraudulent account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank.

The account, according to a statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin,is associated with the scam name “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw.”

“This account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

“We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious scheme targeting candidates who were unable to participate in the UTME. Some unscrupulous  individuals are deceitfully soliciting payments of N15,700 under the false pretense of offering rescheduling services for the examination,” the statement said.

Speaking unequivocally, it said “this is a blatant scam, and we are confident that the public will not fall prey to such cheap and regressive tactics. The individuals behind this scheme have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency. The account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and bear no connection to any official processes; they exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud. We call upon Sterling bank to take immediate and decisive action against this criminal activity.

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“JAMB has reported this matter to the relevant security agencies and is actively pursuing those responsible for this deceitful act.

Furthermore, we wish to clarify that JAMB does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to reasons unrelated to the Board’s actions. However, for candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination, we are conducting a thorough investigation. Those without discrepancies will be invited to retake the examination at no cost—NO PAYMENTS REQUIRED.”

The statement averred that it is imperative to understand that JAMB does not charge any fees for examinations after a candidate has completed their registration.

“We strongly urge all candidates to remain vigilant and not to succumb to these fraudulent schemes. Protect yourselves and report any suspicious activity immediately.”

Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has lauded the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for providing full support for 501 visually impaired candidates writing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 specialised centres nationwide.

She gave the commendation while monitoring the ongoing UTME at the Centre for the Blind at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, on Tuesday. 

The minister commended JAMB for supporting the federal government’s inclusive education agenda.

Ahmad applauded JAMB for not only making the examination accessible but for also covering all associated costs, including transportation, accommodation, and personal aides for the special-needs candidates.

The minister said: “Without these provisions, many would never have had the chance to write this exam,” she said.

She also noted that with JAMB leading the digital transformation of examinations and pioneering inclusive policies, similar standards will soon extend to NECO and WAEC, aligning Nigeria with global best practices.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede said the board was committed to equity, stating that inclusivity remains the hallmark of a just society. 

He said: “We believe those who are differently abled can perform wonders. That’s why we ensure they feel valued by the nation.”

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JAMB currently runs 11 disability-specialised centres in states including Lagos, Edo, Oyo, Kaduna, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

The Registrar said each centre is strategically located to bring examination access closer to candidates’ communities. 

He disclosed that beyond the exams, candidates who score five credits are refunded their registration fees upon arrival, a gesture he described as “a moral responsibility to show they matter.”

He said the Board also mainstreams support for deaf candidates at general centres, requiring all instructions to be presented in writing and ensuring complete parity with other examinees.

“They are given badges and visual prompts. It’s expensive, over N200,000 is spent per candidate, but it is a cost worth bearing,” the registrar added.

The inclusive policy, developed with support from education stakeholders like Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, also guides tertiary institutions to admit and support students with special needs. 

As a result, over 70 per cent of last year’s physically challenged UTME candidates secured admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

On his part, Centre Coordinator at NOUN, Prof. Sunday Ododo, also lauded JAMB’s leadership and consistency.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to serve. This is more than an examination, it’s a national commitment to human dignity,” he said.