Amid a wave of concerns trailing the recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the nature and origin of the complaints. The Board aims to determine whether technical issues may have compromised aspects of the examination process.
In a statement issued on Monday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB acknowledged what it described as an “unusually high volume of complaints” received from certain regions across the country following the release of the results last Friday. These complaints, according to the Board, are being taken seriously and are undergoing detailed scrutiny.
To ensure a thorough and transparent review, JAMB has assembled a panel of experts comprising members of the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, seasoned educational assessors, heads of tertiary institutions serving as Chief External Examiners, vice chancellors, and specialists from the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa.
“In light of the concerns raised, the Board is fast-tracking its annual post-examination audit—a rigorous review process traditionally conducted months after the UTME,” the statement read. “This year, we are initiating this review earlier than scheduled to address the feedback with the urgency it deserves.”
The post-mortem audit will assess every phase of the UTME, including registration procedures, conduct of the examination, and the integrity of the result processing system. JAMB reiterated its commitment to ensuring fairness and accuracy, especially in instances where candidates may have faced technical disruptions during the exam.
“The Board ensures that every candidate gets a fair chance to write the exam. If any technical challenges are confirmed, JAMB reschedules affected candidates immediately. This commitment remains unchanged,” the statement affirmed.
While the Board noted that the bulk of complaints originated from “a few specific states,” it assured the public that no valid concern would be dismissed. If any technical faults are discovered during the review, JAMB promised that prompt and appropriate remedial actions would be taken—including possible re-evaluation or rescheduling for those impacted.
As stakeholders and candidates await further updates, JAMB’s proactive response reflects its commitment to upholding transparency, credibility, and the sanctity of the national examination process.
