The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results as the most impressive since the Computer-Based Test (CBT) system was introduced in 2013 — despite earlier technical disruptions that forced a nationwide resit for thousands of candidates.
In a report released on Sunday following the conclusion of the mop-up exams, JAMB revealed that this year saw a record number of high scores, with 17,025 candidates (0.88%) scoring 300 and above, a figure that more than doubles the 8,401 candidates (0.46%) from 2024 and triples 2023’s 5,318 (0.35%).
Performance Breakdown:
| Score Range | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 and above | 5,318 (0.35%) | 8,401 (0.46%) | 17,025 (0.88%) |
| 250 and above | 56,736 (3.73%) | 77,070 (4.18%) | 117,373 (6.08%) |
| 200 and above | 355,689 (23.36%) | 439,961 (24%) | 565,988 (29.3%) |
These statistics come in the aftermath of major glitches that disrupted exams at over 150 centres nationwide, affecting nearly 380,000 candidates. JAMB subsequently rescheduled the exams, which began on May 16.
Despite these challenges, the board affirms that the 2025 results highlight significant progress in candidates’ preparation and the credibility of the examination process.