WATCH THE VIDEO HERE According to the breakdown of the 1,955,069 results processed and released on Monday, only 420,415 candidates managed to score above 200. Even more striking, only 12,414 candidates—or just 0.63%—were able to achieve a score of 300 and above, placing them in the high-performance bracket. Out of this top-tier group, just 4,756 candidates scored 320 and above, while another 7,658 candidates earned scores between 300 and 319. The statement from JAMB also highlighted the performance of underage candidates permitted to take the exam under special consideration. “40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities. “However, only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending,” JAMB noted. This special category of underage candidates was further addressed in a post by the Board via its official handle on 𝕏 (@JAMBHQ), confirming that while they were granted the opportunity to showcase their academic strengths, “their performance in the subsequent three stages is still pending,” suggesting that further assessments are underway before final judgments can be made. Aside from performance data, JAMB’s report also underscored other challenges that marred the 2025 UTME exercise. The Board revealed that “a total of 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions,” while “2,157 others are currently undergoing investigations for suspected malpractices.” Furthermore, “71,701 candidates were absent,” the Board stated, though reasons for non-attendance were not immediately disclosed. Biometric verification issues, which have plagued previous exam cycles, also surfaced again in 2025. According to JAMB, “Candidates facing biometric challenges are under investigation, and those who are cleared will be rescheduled for examination at designated centres.” Some categories of results also remain pending as of the time of the report. “A few of the results, including those of blind candidates and others in the JEOG group, are still being processed,” JAMB confirmed. The Board has scheduled a press briefing where further clarifications will be made, and candidates will be able to access their results via dedicated portals after the address. A deeper look into the data reveals concerning trends:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released a comprehensive statistical report of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing that more than 1.5 million candidates scored below the 200-mark threshold widely used by Nigerian universities for admission consideration.
Breakdown of 2025 UTME Performance
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Over 1.5 Million Candidates Score Below 200 In 2025 UTME As JAMB Releases Detailed Statistics
