The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results for candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit.
According to a statement from JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, out of the 336,845 candidates scheduled for the exam, 21,082 were absent. This figure accounts for candidates after excluding affected centres and adding previously unverified candidates.
The board also announced the release of previously withheld results for underage candidates—except those involved in ongoing litigation—those who scored below the required standards, and candidates implicated in ‘WhatsApp Runs’ and other misconducts.
The results were made available following a meeting of the Board’s Chief External Examiners (CEEs) from across the country. A sub-committee, led by the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University, Prof. Olufemi Peters, reviewed the results. Psychometric expert Prof. Boniface Nworgu was invited to analyze and endorse the results prior to release.
It was resolved that the withheld results of underage candidates would be released, although these results do not qualify the candidates for admission, as they had agreed during registration that only those meeting the set standards would be eligible for underage special admission.
Regarding candidates involved in ‘WhatsApp Runs’ and other infractions, the board stated the release of their results is a one-time waiver and does not condone their actions. Candidates are urged to avoid participation in questionable WhatsApp and other groups.
All results have now been released except for candidates involved in examination malpractices or those awaiting mop-up exams. Some previously released results have been withdrawn due to security agency discoveries, and affected candidates are being notified via text, email, and their JAMB profiles.
JAMB also clarified that charges for the 55019/66019 shortcode used to check results do not generate revenue for the board but serve to protect candidates’ data and prevent cybercafé exploitation.
