LunagisthubJAMB Acknowledges Errors in 2025 UTME Amid Widespread Criticism
Via The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has admitted to errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which led to a significant number of students scoring low marks. The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, acknowledged the mistakes during a press briefing, stating that a comprehensive review of the examination’s conduct and results was conducted.JAMB admitted that errors occurred during the examination, impacting student results.
The board conducted a thorough review of the examination’s conduct and results to identify areas for improvement.
The admission of errors follows mounting pressure from education stakeholders, parents, and civil society groups who condemned the dismal performance of candidates in this year’s examination. A law firm had also demanded the release of the 2025 UTME questions and answers for over 1.5 million candidates who scored below 200.
JAMB’s acknowledgment of errors in the 2025 UTME is a significant development. As the board works to address the issues, it is essential to ensure that measures are put in place to prevent similar errors in the future and provide a fair assessment of students’ abilities.
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