By David Simeon
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged a technical glitch that affected the recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The glitch was reported in specific centres where the unusually poor performance of candidates had sparked public concern.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), JAMB revealed that 157 out of the 887 examination centres nationwide were impacted by the glitch. The board assured candidates that it is currently addressing the issue and urged them to remain patient as efforts are made to resolve the problem.
“It has been established that a technical glitch affected 157 centres out of the 887 centres in the 2025 UTME,” the board stated.
While this confirmation has brought some relief to anxious students and parents, JAMB’s tone in communicating the matter has been met with mixed reactions. Critics argue that the announcement lacked empathy and sufficient accountability, especially considering the serious implications for students whose results may be compromised. Should a retake be necessary, it could come with both financial and emotional costs for affected candidates. Consequently, stakeholders are calling on JAMB to ensure fairness in the corrective process and to consider compensatory measures for those impacted.
Although the board has not confirmed whether a supplementary examination will be conducted, it has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process.