The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 UTME resit examination, following careful scrutiny of affected sessions at compromised Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
Out of 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the resit, 21,082 were absent. Despite this, performance levels were in line with historical patterns, reinforcing confidence in the resit’s credibility.
Massive Malpractice Network Uncovered
JAMB’s review revealed a disturbing pattern of coordinated digital fraud. Several CBT centres were found to have colluded with tutorial centre operators and candidates in hacking CBT servers, extending local area networks to off-site “strong rooms,” and even deploying AI-generated facial images to impersonate legitimate test-takers.
“More than 3,000 candidates nationwide have been identified as either accomplices or beneficiaries,” the Board disclosed.
Some candidates were also registered using fingerprints from multiple individuals, a high-tech form of biometric forgery.
False High Scores and Online Lies
Among the standout frauds was one Mr. Olisa Gabriel Chukwuemeka, a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, who falsely claimed a 2025 UTME score of 326 on social media. His actual result—180—was invalidated, and he has since deactivated his account on X (formerly Twitter).
Waivers and Special Provisions
Under-aged Candidates: JAMB released results of under-aged candidates (not facing litigation) as a “healing gesture,” though they remain ineligible for admission.
WhatsApp Runs Participants: Candidates involved in solicitation groups were given a one-time waiver, with a stern warning against future infractions.
Absentees: Those who missed the resit will be allowed to join the regular mop-up examination, alongside those who missed the main UTME.
Blacklisting and Reform
All CBT centres implicated in registration or exam fraud will be blacklisted, with their proprietors facing prosecution. JAMB has also called for regulation of tutorial centres, many of which are breeding grounds for malpractice.
To improve exam integrity, a management consultancy will be engaged to revamp accreditation, registration, and CBT operational processes.
Resilience and Reforms Amid Controversy
JAMB reiterated that only a handful of candidates scored above 217 in the cancelled sessions, debunking theories of high-scoring victimisation. Withdrawn results are being communicated directly to affected candidates via SMS, profile updates, and email—not through public platforms.
The Board also clarified that SMS shortcode charges (55019/66019) are subsidised by JAMB and do not serve as a revenue stream, contrary to circulating misinformation.
JAMB expressed gratitude to WAEC, Ahmadu Bello University, TRCN, NECO, and Nigerian security agencies for their roles in facilitating the resit and combating malpractice.
Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor said, “While some dissipate energy on conspiracy theories, others are compromising our collective future through advanced digital fraud. This must stop.
