JAMB Uncovers Massive Admission Fraud, Releases Mop-Up Exam Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Out of 96,838 candidates scheduled, only 11,161 results were released—limited to those who complied with the directive to text “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the SIM card linked to their registration.

In a major crackdown on admission fraud, JAMB, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has apprehended five ringleaders of a syndicate that specialized in producing fake admission letters. The suspects confessed to charging candidates fees to fabricate JAMB admission letters. They are currently being prosecuted at the Federal High Court, Abuja in the case Inspector General of Police Vs Effa Leonard and four others.

“Based on confessions, 17,417 candidates were flagged,” said Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs. He added that while 6,903 candidates have been cleared after addressing minor discrepancies, 10,514 remain under scrutiny. Among them, 5,669 were confirmed to have procured forged letters outrightly, and 4,832 bypassed procedures by engaging the syndicate.

Thirteen candidates flagged due to candidate-based anomalies have now been given clearance to reprint their legitimate letters. Institutions involved include BUK, ESUT, FUTA, YABATECH, and University of Ilorin among others.

JAMB further warns 1,532 condoned candidates who claimed ignorance, noting they only escaped sanction because their institutions completed proper condonement processes.

“The Board reiterates its zero-tolerance for fraud,” Dr. Benjamin said. “Screening continues, and offenders will be prosecuted under the Examination Malpractices Act, regardless of age or parental involvement.”

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5.6% Miss UTME: JAMB Announces Inclusive Mop-Up Exams

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a fresh round of mop-up examinations to accommodate the over 5.6 per cent of candidates who missed the just-concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, stating that the initiative will cover all affected candidates—regardless of the reason for their absence.

“This time, we are creating a new mop-up. Even those who missed the earlier exam due to absence will get another opportunity,” he said. “It’s not extraordinary. In any serious system, when students miss an exam, they’re allowed to make up—provided there’s no abuse.”

Oloyede emphasised that the UTME is a placement test, not a measure of intelligence or academic potential. “Its purpose is to rank candidates for limited admission slots, not to test how smart someone is,” he clarified.

Addressing growing criticism and conspiracy theories about the examination process, Oloyede firmly rejected claims of ethnic bias or administrative incompetence.

“I take responsibility, not because I failed, but because that’s leadership,” he stated. “I didn’t even realise people viewed issues around me through ethnic lenses. We must rise above such profiling.”

He praised both candidates and staff for their resilience amid logistical difficulties. “We had limited space. We knew if we wasted more time grieving the challenges, students would lose their opportunity,” he said.

The special mop-up exam will be scheduled soon, and JAMB says it remains committed to transparency and fairness in admissions.

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Biometric Glitch Mars UTME for Two Abuja Candidates, Triggers Calls for Flexible Alternatives

Hopes are dashed for two UTME candidates at Sascon International School CBT Centre, Abuja, after a biometric verification failure bars them from writing their exam on Day 2 of the 2025 UTME.

“I studied all night and travelled from far, only to be told I can’t write because of biometrics,” says Isamial Muhammad, visibly disheartened.

His experience mirrors that of Tersee Deborah, who recounts a prolonged struggle with the biometric system. “This is the second time I’m having issues. I felt like I’m not meant to write JAMB,” she says. “We tried everything to capture my biometrics, but it wasn’t working. Eventually, they asked us to go home. I stayed back because I live far, and until my mum called that JAMB had sent a message for us to return for recapturing.”

Deborah, who describes herself as determined and prayerful, adds, “I’ve been reading so hard for this exam. JAMB should consider using more reliable machines, like the one at their headquarters, and create alternatives when things go wrong.”

In a interview with Plateaunews, PNO on Friday, the supervisor at the centre, Mr. Saadudeen Musa confirms the glitch. “Only two students had issues today. They’ve been recaptured and will be rescheduled,” he tells PNO. “The system has been stable overall.”

Despite the challenges, the second session proceeds without incident. “The exam began exactly on time,” said Michael Dayo, another candidate who took the exam.  “Though there were brief network issues, I resumed right where I stopped.”

Compared to last year, our correspondent who monitored the same CBT centre reports a notable improvement in biometric verification among other technical issues, as over 15 students experienced biometric failures in a single session in 2024, unlike the just two recorded today.

The examination, which commenced on April 24, 2025, runs until May 5, and is conducted in two daily sessions across 250-capacity CBT centres nationwide.

JAMB Releases 2025 UTME-Mock Notification Slips for Printing

(Abuja, Nigeria) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who registered for the 2025 UTME-Mock examination can now print their notification slips, which contain key details about their test schedules.

In a statement released Thursday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, urged candidates to promptly print their slips ahead of the scheduled mock exam on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

“The 2025 UTME-Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing for those who registered to participate in the optional UTME-Mock exercise,” Benjamin stated. “This Notification Slip includes crucial information such as the examination date, venue (centre), time, and other essential details needed to successfully sit for the examination.”

To access the slip, candidates are directed to visit http://www.jamb.gov.ng, click on “2025 Mock Slip Printing”, and enter their registration number to generate and print the document.

JAMB emphasised the importance of early preparation, advising candidates to familiarize themselves with their designated test centers at least one to two days before the examination to avoid last-minute challenges.

The main 2025 UTME examination is set to commence on Friday, April 25, 2025.

As the exam date approaches, JAMB has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a smooth and fair examination process. “We wish all candidates the best of luck in their preparations,” Benjamin added.

The UTME-Mock exam is designed to give candidates a real-time experience of the main UTME, allowing them to get accustomed to the test environment before the actual assessment.

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