JAMB Sets Wednesday Deadline for Rescheduled UTME Results: Key Details for Anxious Candidates
JAMB to Release Rescheduled UTME Results Wednesday: Inside the Crisis and Resolution The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that results for the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released on Wednesday, May 21. This follows widespread outcry over a shocking failure rate in the initial exam, which JAMB attributed to technical and human errors. Behind the Rescheduled Exams Mass Failure Crisis: Over 1.5 million of the 1.9 million candidates scored below 200/400 in the initial UTME, sparking panic among students and parents. Technical Meltdown: Glitches in Lagos and South-East states disrupted exams, with system errors and poor invigilator training affecting performance. Public Apology: JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede broke down in tears during a press conference, admitting responsibility and vowing to rectify the situation. Oloyede’s Emotional Pledge Prof. Oloyede’s tearful address highlighted JAMB’s accountability:“We failed our candidates, […]
