JAMB: Over 75% of candidates score below 200 in 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed disturbing statistics regarding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), noting that over 75 percent of candidates scored below 200. This information was disclosed in an official report released on Monday.
Out of a total of 1,955,059 registered candidates, only 420,415 achieved scores of 200 and above, representing just over 21 percent of those who sat for the examination. Alarmingly, 1,534,654 candidates, or 78.49 percent, scored less than the critical 200 mark.
The data further highlighted that less than 1 percent of the candidates scored above 300, raising concerns about the overall performance levels. Additionally, JAMB permitted 40,247 underage candidates to participate, aiming to identify exceptionally gifted individuals.
However, just 467 of these candidates, approximately 1.16 percent, met the high standards set by the board for extraordinary performance, with further evaluations needed for their advancement.
The report also indicated that 71,701 registered candidates were absent during the examination. In regards to examination integrity, JAMB confirmed that 97 candidates were found to have committed various infractions, and 2,157 others are currently under investigation for suspected malpractice.
Candidates experiencing biometric verification issues are undergoing reviews, and those who are cleared will be rescheduled for a separate sitting. Furthermore, results for blind candidates and participants in the Joint Examination for the Gifted (JEOG) category are still in processing.
JAMB plans to hold a press briefing later this week to provide details on how candidates can officially access their results.
Source: The Nation
