The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the statistical analysis of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), providing insights into candidate performance and guiding the next steps in the admission process.
📊 2025 UTME Performance Overview
In the 2025 UTME, a total of 1,955,069 candidates participated in the examination. The performance statistics reveal significant trends:
| Category | Number of Candidates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 320 – Above | 4756 | 0.24 |
| 300 – 319 | 7658 | 0.39 |
| 300 – Above | 12414 | 0.63 |
| 250–299 | 73,441 | 3.76 |
| 200–249 | 334,560 | 17.11 |
| 160 -199 | 983187 | 50.29 |
| 140 -159 | 488197 | 24.97 |
| 120 – 139 | 57419 | 2.94 |
| 100 – 119 | 3820 | 0.20 |
| Below 100 | 2031 | 0.10 |
| TOTAL | 1955069 |
These figures indicate a decline in high scores compared to previous years, highlighting ongoing challenges in the educational sector.
👶 Underage Candidates and Exceptional Performance
JAMB permitted 40,247 underage candidates to sit for the 2025 UTME to assess exceptional abilities. However, only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores meeting the threshold for exceptional performance. Further assessments are pending for these candidates.
Additionally, 71,701 candidates were absent. Those facing biometric challenges are under investigation. Candidates who are cleared will be rescheduled for examination at designated centers. Furthermore, few results including those of blind candidates and candidates in the JEOG group are still being processed.
⚠️ Examination Malpractice and Result Withholding
The examination body reported that 2,157 candidates are under investigation for alleged examination malpractices. Additionally, 97 candidates were directly involved in examination infractions. JAMB has withheld the results of these candidates pending the outcome of investigations.
A press conference to announce the individual results of candidates and to facilitate result checking will be held later this week.
📱 How to Check Your 2025 UTME Result
Candidates can access their results through the following methods:
Method 1: Online via JAMB eFacility Portal
- Visit: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login
- Login: Enter your registered email address and password.
- Check Result: Click on “Check UTME Results” to view your scores.
Method 2: Via SMS
- Compose Message: Type “UTMERESULT” (in capital letters) followed by your JAMB Registration Number.
- Send To: 55019 or 66019 using the phone number used for registration.
- Receive Result: You will receive an SMS with your scores. Note that this service costs ₦50.
🧾 Printing Your Result Slip
For official purposes, candidates may need to print their result slips:
- Visit: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login
- Login: Use your registered credentials.
- Print Slip: Select “Print Result Slip,” make the required payment, and download your slip.
🎯 Next Steps After Checking Results
- Compare Scores: Assess your score against the cut-off marks of your chosen institutions.
- Post-UTME Preparation: If eligible, prepare for post-UTME screenings.
- Consider Alternatives: If your score is below the desired threshold, explore options such as changing your course or institution.
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