The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received a formal request from a law firm to release the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) questions and answers for over 1.5 million candidates who scored below 200.
This follows concerns over the examination’s unprecedented failure rate, with over 70% of candidates scoring under the pass mark.
The law firm, John Nwobodo & Associates, representing the candidates, raised the alarm about potential discrepancies in the results, suggesting a possible malfunction in JAMB’s software.
They noted significant variations in scores, ranging from below 100 to between 160 and 199, casting doubt over the examination’s integrity.
The lawyers called for transparency and accountability, requesting JAMB to release the full set of questions and answers for each candidate to allow for self-evaluation.
They emphasized that their clients are ready to pursue legal action if JAMB fails to comply with the request, underscoring their commitment to ensuring that the examination results are accurate and fair.
The law firm stated, “Take notice that we have the instruction of our clients to explore every legal avenue to seek justice for the aggrieved candidates.” They requested a prompt response from JAMB in line with the timelines outlined in the Freedom of Information Act.
