JAMB Speaks on When UTME 2025 Results Will be Released
- JAMB has said it is currently reviewing the details of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted so far
- As soon as due process is complete, the results of candidates who wrote the examination since Thursday, April 24, will be released
- Legit.ng has determined that the 2025 UTME is scheduled to be concluded on Monday, May 5, with results of the examination to follow
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and worldwide.
Garki, Abuja - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that the first batch of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2025 results were awaiting post-examination analyses.
JAMB stated this on Tuesday, April 29, via its official handle on X (formerly Twitter).
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The educational board's post on X read:
"2025 UTME results to be released as soon as all post-examination analyses and other procedures are completed. Candidates are enjoined to be patient please."
Legit.ng reported that JAMB commenced the conduct of the UTME 2025 nationwide on April 24. The examination is expected to run through Monday, May 5.
More than 2,030,627 candidates who successfully registered for the UTME would sit for the examination in over 784 computer-based test (CBT) centres across all 36 Nigerian states and the federal capital territory (FCT).
JAMB is a Nigerian entrance examination board for tertiary-level institutions which conducts UTME for prospective undergraduates into Nigerian universities.
The board is also charged with the responsibility to administer similar examinations for applicants to Nigerian public and private monotechnics, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
All of these candidates must have obtained the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) conducted yearly by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, or its equivalent, the National Examination Council (Nigeria) Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE).
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Expert urges students to brace for post-exam demands
Folaranmi Ajayi, an education consultant and student mentor, has advised candidates writing the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to begin preparing mentally for the next phase of their academic journey.
He told Legit.ng that while some students may consider taking a short break, many are still under academic pressure owing to other scheduled examinations.
“Due to the mental stress of preparing for UTME, students who gave their time diligently towards their preparation must take a break to relax, unwind, and get ready for the examination journey ahead,” he said.
Ajayi noted that for many students, especially those sitting for multiple exams, the pressure has barely eased:
“First, no student entirely relaxes after this exam as there are so many other examinations taking place—for example, WAEC, which has already commenced. NECO registration is currently in progress, and the exams begin just weeks after registration.”
“Based on the above, this set of students won’t be relaxing; they are expected to prepare for and sit these examinations. That’s our reality—the pressure is always intense.”
He, however, acknowledged that some students may not have other immediate exams and can use the time to recharge and plan:
“They are the ones who can relax, unwind, and get ready for Post-UTME and other screening tests conducted by higher institutions.”
Next steps for UTME candidates after results
Ajayi, who is also the founder of Enigma Exams Academy, emphasised the importance of planning once results are released, especially for those who may fall short of their preferred school’s cut-off mark.
“Once the results are out, students begin their Post-UTME journey, as most of the federal and state institutions in Nigeria conduct Post-JAMB for their respective candidates.”
“It is during this same period that students who do not meet their institution’s desired score consider JAMB change of course and institution and explore other available options,” he said.
He concluded by recommending alternative academic pathways for students who may need them:
“These options sometimes include remedial courses, which we previously referred to as pre-degree programmes. Examples are: IJMB, JUPEB, A-Level courses, and others. Some even opt to take part-time forms offered by universities and polytechnics in the country.”
UTME 2025: JAMB delists several CBT centres
Meanwhile, JAMB has delisted at least five CBT centres for allegedly failing to meet the technical standards required for the 2025 UTME.
According to a recent statement signed by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s official spokesperson, the delisted CBT centres include Adventure Associate (behind Sheshe Supermarket, off Hadejia Road, Kano, Kano State) and Saadatu Rimi College of Education (Zaria Road, Naibawa, Kano, Kano State).
Also included on the list are Penta M & F Technical Services Limited (Centre 2, 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal) and Soronara Ventures Nigeria Limited (Foundation Road, Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli, Imo State).
Read more UTME 2025-related content:
- UTME 2025: Man who wrote JAMB 6 times and passed shares why he could not get admission
- JAMB 2025: Man shares how son survived accident with head injuries while returning from writing UTME
Obi blasts JAMB for alleged early exams
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, had criticised JAMB.
Obi said the agency allegedly set the UTME 2025 for teenagers as early as 6 am while 'transporting them across far-flung locations'.
According to the presidential hopeful, this alleged act by the educational board was 'reckless' and he called for action to be taken.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from an education consultant for this report.
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