Over 1.5m Score Below 200 In 2025 UTME As JAMB Releases Statistics
Out of the 1,955,069 candidates who wrote the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), more than 1.5 million scored less than 200, according to figures released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday.
Only 420,415 candidates scored above 200, representing just about 25% of the total candidates, while less than 1% managed to score above 300.
In a statement accompanying the data, JAMB disclosed that “40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities. However, only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending.”
The board also said, “Of the total number registered, 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions, while 2,157 others are currently undergoing investigations for suspected malpractices.
“Additionally, 71,701 candidates were absent. Those facing biometric challenges are also under investigation, and those who are cleared will be rescheduled for examination at designated centres.
“Furthermore, few of the results, including those of blind candidates and others in the JEOG candidates group, are still being processed.
“A press conference to announce the individual results of candidates and to facilitate result checking will be held later this week.”
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