The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.
According to JAMB, of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the exam, 21,082 were absent. The rescheduling followed the exclusion of compromised exam sessions and the addition of previously unverified candidates.
The board also announced the release of certain previously withheld results, including those of underage candidates (except where legal action is pending), candidates who performed below standard, and those involved in examination misconduct such as ‘WhatsApp Runs’—a term for coordinated cheating via social media platforms.
However, JAMB clarified that the release of these results does not equate to eligibility for admission. Underage candidates had earlier signed undertakings acknowledging that admission would only be granted to those who meet the required standards.
“This decision is part of a broader resolution by the Board’s Chief External Examiners (CEEs) after a nationwide meeting,” the statement read. The review was led by a sub-committee chaired by Prof. Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University and CEE for the FCT. The board also enlisted psychometrics expert Prof. Boniface Nworgu to analyze and validate the results prior to their release.
JAMB emphasized that the decision to release some withheld results does not condone exam malpractice but serves as a one-time waiver. Candidates were cautioned to avoid dubious online groups and other unethical practices.
All resit results have now been released, except for those involving confirmed examination infractions and candidates scheduled for mop-up exams. JAMB also disclosed that further results previously released have been withdrawn following security investigations.
Candidates whose results have been withdrawn are being notified via SMS, email, and their JAMB profiles.
Finally, the board addressed misinformation regarding its shortcode services (55019 and 66019), clarifying that JAMB earns no revenue from these charges. The shortcode system exists to protect candidates’ data and curb exploitation by cybercafé operators.
