The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an immediate review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to widespread complaints of technical malfunctions and mass failure. Over 1.5 million out of 1.9 million candidates scored below 200 marks, sparking outrage among candidates and parents.
Candidates claim issues such as system glitches, incomplete questions, and inconsistent question displays during the exam, with many taking to social media to express frustration. In response, JAMB is fast-tracking its post-examination review, collaborating with external experts to identify and resolve potential flaws.
The board may implement remedial measures if faults are confirmed. Meanwhile, aggrieved candidates are preparing to launch a class-action lawsuit against JAMB, citing system errors and lack of transparency. Despite the backlash, JAMB officials are defending the integrity of their Computer-Based Testing system.
