JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Resit Results — See Full Breakdown and What You Must Know

 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit examination. This announcement was made on Sunday, May 24, 2025, by JAMB’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, and it marks a significant update for candidates who were affected by the earlier technical issues during the UTME exercise.

This development comes after weeks of anticipation from candidates, parents, and stakeholders across Nigeria who were waiting for clarity on the status of withheld results, rescheduled examinations, and disciplinary actions involving various forms of examination misconduct.

What Led to the 2025 UTME Resit?

Earlier in the year, the original 2025 UTME faced numerous complaints from candidates about technical glitches at several Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Some candidates reported system crashes, network failures, and abrupt terminations of their exam sessions, which made it impossible for them to complete their tests.

As a result, JAMB rescheduled exams for over 336,000 candidates, ensuring they were given a fair chance to write the exam under proper conditions. According to the board, "Of the 336,845 who were eventually scheduled after isolated good sessions of the affected centres were excluded and their previously unverified candidates were added, 21,082 were absent."

Full Results Released – Except for Few Exceptions

Dr. Fabian Benjamin stated that the UTME resit results have now been fully released, including those that were previously withheld due to candidates being underage or involved in suspicious activities such as 'WhatsApp Runs'. However, a few exceptions remain. The results of candidates involved in confirmed examination malpractices or those pending mop-up exams are still being withheld.

The board emphasized that this release followed a rigorous verification process involving its Chief External Examiners (CEEs) across all 36 states and the FCT. These CEEs convened to assess the integrity and fairness of the resit process and ensure that the final results reflect the true performance of the candidates.

“It would be recalled that after the conduct of the resit examination, a meeting of the Board’s Chief External Examiners (CEEs) in all states of the federation was held to consider the results. In attendance at the meeting were a few notables," JAMB stated.

During the meeting, a sub-committee chaired by Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and also the Chief External Examiner for the Federal Capital Territory, was tasked with reviewing and confirming the legitimacy of the results.

To further validate the process, JAMB brought in a psychometrics expert:

“The CEEs reviewed the exercise and directed that an expert in psychometrics, Prof. Boniface Nworgu, be invited to analyse and endorse the results for subsequent release,” the board said.

Underage Candidates: Results Released But No Admission

One of the key points in the announcement was the release of results for underage candidates — those who took the exam despite being below the minimum age requirement. JAMB clarified that while their results have now been released, they are not eligible for university admission.

“As part of the healing process, the meeting resolved that the withheld results of under-age candidates (except where litigation is involved), who performed below the established standards, be released,” JAMB said.

However, the board was quick to point out that this does not translate into eligibility for admission:

“Such result does not however qualify them for admission, as they had previously signed an undertaking during the registration process acknowledging that only those who meet the prescribed standards would be considered for under-age special admission.”

This means that while the underage candidates can see their scores, they will not be admitted into any tertiary institution in Nigeria for now. JAMB emphasized that all candidates were made to understand the admission requirements before registering.

'WhatsApp Runs' and Other Exam Misdemeanours

Another group of candidates whose results were previously withheld were those involved in “WhatsApp Runs”, a slang term referring to organized cheating through WhatsApp and other online platforms. These candidates were found to have sought unauthorized assistance or leaked questions in collaboration with syndicates.

Surprisingly, their results have now been released too. But JAMB clarified that this should not be misinterpreted as approval of such unethical behavior:

“Release of Result of Candidates involved in ‘WhatsApp Runs’ and other Misdemeanours: This category of candidates were found to have been involved in illicit solicitation of assistance. The meeting emphasised that its decision is not an endorsement of candidates’ unacceptable acts, rather a once and for all waiver. Candidates were thus advised to refrain from joining questionable ‘WhatsApp and other anti-social groups.’”

The release, according to JAMB, is part of a one-time waiver aimed at closing the 2025 admission cycle fairly. However, the board made it clear that future involvement in similar activities would lead to permanent disqualification.

Results Withdrawn Due to Security Agency Reports

In a shocking revelation, JAMB disclosed that some results which were earlier released have now been withdrawn. This follows discoveries made by Nigeria’s security agencies, which uncovered exam fraud involving impersonation, hacking, and other criminal tactics.

“While releasing the results, it should be emphasised that recent discoveries particularly by the security agencies have necessitated the withdrawal of some of the results of implicated candidates across the country whose results have been previously released,” the board explained.

Affected candidates have been contacted through text messages, and JAMB is updating their profiles and emails to reflect these changes.

“Candidates with earlier released results need not recheck their results as candidates affected by the withdrawal are being notified through text messages on their registered lines, their profiles and emails.”

SMS Result Checking: Clearing the Misconceptions

JAMB also addressed rumors circulating online that the board profits from the use of its result-checking shortcode system, 55019 or 66019. These shortcodes allow candidates to check their UTME results via text message.

The board clarified that it does not earn any revenue from these services:

“It should be emphasised that the charges for shortcode of 55019/66019 (text messages) does not generate revenue to JAMB as being ignorantly peddled. The shortcode approach is to protect the critical data of the candidates and to curtail their cybercafé-extortion during their desperate check for results.”

This explanation aims to reassure candidates and parents that the board’s result-checking process is secure, transparent, and not profit-oriented.

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What Should Candidates Do Now?

If you were among those who sat for the 2025 UTME resit, here are a few important steps to take:

1. Check Your Result using the official JAMB result-checking portal or via SMS to 55019 or 66019.

2. Verify your Admission Status on the JAMB CAPS portal.

3. If your result was withheld or withdrawn, watch out for official communication from JAMB on the next steps.

4. Avoid falling for scams on WhatsApp groups or Telegram promising "upgrades" or "special centre admissions".

5. Prepare for mop-up exams if you have been slated to retake the exam again.

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Final Thoughts: What This Means for the Nigerian Education Sector

JAMB’s approach to managing the 2025 UTME resit is both transparent and corrective. While the board is showing flexibility by releasing some withheld results, it is also standing firm on academic integrity and discipline. This balance is crucial for maintaining the credibility of Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

As Nigeria continues to battle exam malpractice and digital fraud, this year’s UTME exercise offers lessons for stakeholders, institutions, and candidates alike.

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