The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will review the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results following public complaints. The review panel, including vice-chancellors, provosts, rectors, school principals, examiners, and technical experts, will scrutinise the examination process and address widespread dissatisfaction expressed by candidates and stakeholders. The UTME is a critical prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and over 1.5 million reportedly scored below 200 out of the maximum 400 marks. The board is currently scrutinizing these complaints in detail to identify and rectify any potential technical issues. The panel's assignment will be at no cost to the board.The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results have been criticized for discrepancies, with some candidates claiming they do not reflect their actual performance. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated that the performance statistics are consistent with past 12 years. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, defended the results as evidence of the government's anti-malpractice measures. However, Afolabi Ayodeji set a landmark record with a 370 out of 400 marks, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's education sector.
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