OVER 300,000 CANDIDATES AFFECTED AS JAMB ADMITS ERROR IN 2025 UTME
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has publicly acknowledged errors in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), sending ripples of concern throughout the country. The announcement has sparked a wave of social media reactions from students, parents, and education stakeholders.
Despite earlier assurances of comprehensive preparedness, a senior JAMB official admitted that unforeseen technical challenges compromised the integrity of the examination in various centres.
“We set all machineries in order, regardless, there were still errors,” said a senior official who chose to remain anonymous.
Notably, the board confirmed that over 300,000 candidates across the five South-East states and Lagos State were impacted by these technical glitches. As a result, JAMB has announced that these candidates will be required to resit the examination.
Public Reactions & Mass Failures
Following the release of the 2025 UTME results, numerous students and parents have voiced frustration on various platforms. The issue has drawn widespread criticism due to reports of a "mass failure," even among students previously celebrated as top performers.
Reports highlight several irregularities, including abrupt system logouts, unexplained scoring patterns, and full technical breakdowns at test centres.
Official Review Panel Set Up
In light of the backlash, JAMB has launched an internal review scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A special panel has been appointed to assess the UTME's conduct, investigate technical failures, and develop recommendations aimed at preventing such occurrences in future cycles.
The Board emphasized that the review seeks to reinforce transparency, safeguard the interests of affected candidates, and restore public confidence in the UTME process.
"Our goal is to ensure fairness and rebuild trust among candidates, parents, and all stakeholders," the Board declared in a follow-up statement.
What’s Next?
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s education sector are keenly observing the situation as the review process gets underway. Meanwhile, affected students and their families wait anxiously for clarity, justice, and a clear path forward.