BREAKING: JAMB Admits Errors In 2025 UTME, Set To Reschedule Exam For Candidates

• JAMB admits errors in 2025 UTME, 380,000 candidates affected
• Prof. Oloyede takes responsibility, candidates to be rescheduled
• Over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged errors in the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) following a wave of complaints from candidates across the country.

The board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the admission during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.

“What should have been a moment of joy has been marred by one or two errors,” Oloyede said, acknowledging the shortcomings in the examination process. “We set all machinery in place, but despite our best efforts, there were still errors.”

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Oloyede, the errors impacted 206,610 candidates across 65 centres in Lagos, as well as 173,387 candidates in 92 centres in the Owerri zone, which spans five states in the South East.

He described the situation as “sabotage” and assured that affected candidates would start receiving text messages from JAMB beginning Thursday to notify them of rescheduled examination dates.

“I apologise, I take full responsibility,” he added.

The board’s admission comes in the wake of widespread criticism and frustration from candidates and parents over discrepancies in the UTME scores released last week. Numerous candidates have reported inconsistencies, with some claiming that their original scores were altered or misrepresented.

JAMB statistics reveal that over 1.9 million candidates sat for the 2025 UTME, yet more than 1.5 million of them scored below 200 out of a total of 400 marks. This unusually low performance has raised concerns about the credibility of the examination and sparked calls for greater transparency in the process.

In response to these issues, JAMB announced that it would convene a high-level review meeting with key education stakeholders, including vice-chancellors, rectors, school principals, and technical experts. The meeting, which is set to take place Thursday, will evaluate the examination process and make recommendations aimed at restoring public trust and preventing future errors.

JAMB Admits Errors In 2025 UTME

Furthermore, JAMB has assured affected candidates that those who experienced verified technical issues during the exam will be given an opportunity to retake the test, in line with the board’s established procedures.

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