JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results Withholds 39,834

Posted by Blessing John May 9, 2025
JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results Withholds 39,834

JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Withholds 39,834

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, the board has withheld the results of 39,834 candidates due to various examination infractions.(Leadership News, Vanguard News)

Overview of the 2025 UTME

According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over 1.9 million candidates sat for the 2025 UTME across 882 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers nationwide. Out of these, 1,911,551 results have been released, while 39,834 are under scrutiny for potential malpractices. (PM News Nigeria)

Reasons for Withholding Results

The withheld results stem from various infractions, including:(PM News Nigeria)

  • Identity and Biometric Fraud: JAMB identified 3,656 candidates with “extraneous fingerprints,” suggesting attempts at impersonation during registration. (PM News Nigeria)
  • Impersonation and Double Registration: Some candidates engaged in impersonation at registration points, often with the active involvement of certain CBT centers. (PM News Nigeria)
  • Use of Rogue Platforms: 244 candidates were caught subscribing to rogue groups on platforms like WhatsApp, which promised leaked questions. (PM News Nigeria)
  • Underage Candidates: Out of 41,027 underage candidates who registered, only 467 met the high-performance criteria. One was disqualified due to examination malpractice. (Vanguard News)

CBT Centers Under Investigation

JAMB has identified several CBT centers implicated in examination malpractices. These centers include:(Vanguard News, PM News Nigeria)

These centers are under investigation and may face sanctions. (PM News Nigeria)

Arrests and Ongoing Investigations

JAMB disclosed that 80 individuals are currently being interrogated by the police for their involvement in examination malpractices. Anambra State recorded the highest number of suspects, with 14 individuals under investigation. (PM News Nigeria, The Nation Newspaper)

How to Check Your 2025 UTME Result

Candidates can check their UTME results through the following methods:(Pulse Nigeria)

  • SMS: Send “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number used for registration. Ensure the phone has at least ₦50 airtime.(Pulse Nigeria)
  • Online: Visit the JAMB result portal at www.jamb.gov.ng, log in with your registration details, and click on “Check UTME Results.” (Pulse Nigeria)

JAMB’s Commitment to Integrity

Prof. Oloyede emphasized JAMB’s unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of its examinations. He stated that the board would continue to implement stringent measures to detect and deter examination malpractices. (Vanguard News)

For more detailed information on the 2025 UTME results and ongoing investigations, you can read the full report by Vanguard News here.(Vanguard News)

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