By Oluwabukola Olaomo
On Monday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released a full statistical analysis of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results held between April 19 and 39, 2025. With over 1.7 million candidates who took the exam, the result reveals the performance of candidates nationwide.
The data showed that 1,955,069 candidates participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, but over 1.5 million of them scored below 200.
The analysis revealed that 983,187 candidates scored between 160 and 199, while 549,436 candidates scored between 120 and 159.
Alongside the statistical analysis, JAMB disclosed that “As part of the results, 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.
“Of the total number registered, 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions, while 2,157 others are currently undergoing investigations for suspected malpractices.
“Additionally, 71,701 candidates were absent. Those facing biometric challenges are also under investigation, and those who are cleared will be rescheduled for examination at designated centres.
“Furthermore, few of the results, including those of blind candidates and others in the JEOG candidates group, are still being processed.
“A press conference to announce the individual results of candidates and to facilitate result checking will be held later this week.”
