The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has
begun an expedited review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME) process following a wave of complaints from candidates
across the country.
The examination body, which released the 2025 UTME results
last Friday, acknowledged receiving an unusual volume of complaints regarding
discrepancies in the released scores.
In a statement on Monday, JAMB said it is fast-tracking its
annual system review, a comprehensive analysis of the examination process that
typically occurs months after the exercise.
The review encompasses three key stages: registration,
examination, and result release.
During the examination phase, JAMB ensures that every
candidate was afforded the opportunity to sit for the test.
Should any technical issues arise, the board reschedules the
examination for affected candidates without hesitation.
To address the current concerns, JAMB said it is engaging
experts, including members from the Computer Professionals Association of
Nigeria, chief external examiners who are heads of tertiary institutions, and
the Educational Association and Research Network in Africa.
The board stated that if any glitches are identified,
appropriate remedial measures will be implemented promptly.
The development comes amid widespread dissatisfaction among
candidates and their families, many of whom have taken to social media to
express concerns over the results and demand a review.
Some candidates have rejected their results, insisting they
do not reflect their actual performance.
A group of candidates, numbering over 8,000, have reportedly
submitted complaints regarding technical glitches experienced during the
examination.
Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, said the results reflected
the performance of the candidates.
The 2025 UTME results indicated that more than 78 per cent
of candidates scored less than 200 points out of the 400 maximum obtainable
points.
This has raised concerns about the overall performance and
the integrity of the examination process.
As the review progresses, JAMB has urged the public to
remain patient.
It assured that any identified issues will be addressed in
line with its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination
process.
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