Over 1.5 Million Score Below 200 as Nearly 2 Million Sit for 2025 UTME — JAMB Reveals

Out of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), more than 1.5 million scored below 200, according to data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday.

The statistics show that only 420,415 candidates scored above 200, representing just over 21% of the total. Fewer than 1% managed to score above 300, underscoring a widespread performance drop across the board.

Among those who took the exam were 40,247 underage candidates, permitted by JAMB to showcase what it described as “exceptional abilities.” However, just 467 of them—roughly 1.16%—met the score threshold to qualify for the next three stages of assessment.

The board also disclosed that 97 candidates were involved in confirmed cases of examination malpractice, while another 2,157 are currently under investigation for suspected cheating. In addition, 71,701 candidates failed to show up for the exam.

JAMB added that candidates experiencing biometric verification issues are being investigated and, if cleared, will be rescheduled for their examinations at designated centers.

Results for visually impaired candidates and others grouped under the JEOG category are still being processed. A press conference is expected later in the week to provide further details and announce how candidates can check their individual results. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>