The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing that over 1.5 million of the 1.95 million candidates who sat for the examination scored below 200 from the obtainable score of 400.
In a post on its official X on Monday, JAMB highlighted that a total of 1,955,069 candidates sat for the examination, and of this number, a significant 1,534,654 candidates—representing 78.5%—scored below the 200 mark.
A breakdown of the results shows that only 4,756 candidates (0.24%) achieved scores of 320 and above, while 7,658 candidates (0.39%) scored between 300 and 319.
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In total, just 12,414 candidates (0.63%) scored 300 and above.
For the 250-299 score range, 73,441 candidates (3.76%) were recorded, while a larger proportion, 334,560 candidates (17.11%), scored between 200 and 249.
The category with the highest number of candidates was the 160 and 199 range, with 983,187 candidates (50.29%).
Further down the scale, 488,197 candidates (24.97%) scored between 140 and 159, and 57,419 candidates (2.94%) scored between 120 and 139.
A percentage of candidates, 3,820 (0.20%), scored between 100 and 119, while 2,031 candidates (0.10%) fell below the 100 mark.
In addition to the overall results, JAMB also disclosed that 40,247 underage candidates were allowed to participate in the examination due to their “exceptional abilities.”
However, only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the defined threshold for “exceptional ability.” According to JAMB, these candidates’ performances will undergo further evaluation in the next three stages.
Malpractices, Investigation
JAMB also reported that 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions, while 2,157 others are currently under investigation for “suspected malpractices.”
The board further noted that 71,701 candidates were absent from the examination, and those facing biometric challenges are being investigated. JAMB noted that those cleared will be rescheduled for examination at designated centres.
It added that some results, including those of blind candidates and candidates in the JEOG category, are still being processed and will be released once finalised.
JAMB has assured that candidates who faced biometric challenges or were involved in investigations will be given fair treatment, with rescheduling for those cleared.
The board further noted that a press briefing is set to take place later this week to announce the modalities for checking results and addressing any public concerns.
Precedence
In 2024, over 1.94 million candidates registered for the UTME, with 1,904,189 candidates sitting the examination across 118 towns and more than 700 centres.
JAMB’s Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, reported that only 0.4% of candidates scored above 300, while 24% scored 200 or higher.
76% of candidates scored below 200. In terms of gender, for the first time in three years, female candidates (50.6%) outnumbered male candidates (49.4%).
Additionally, 3,164 persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) registered for the examination, marking a 36.2% increase in PLWD enrolment compared to the previous year.
