2025 UTME Resit and Underage Candidates’ Results Released – See How to Check Yours and what JAMB Just Revealed.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 UTME resit results and results for underage candidates. This update follows extensive deliberations and investigations surrounding the integrity and conduct of the resit examination held for candidates affected by technical disruptions during the main UTME. In this post, you’ll find how to check your result, important resolutions from JAMB, and key issues addressed regarding examination malpractice.
How to Check the 2025 UTME Resit and Underage Results.
To check your 2025 UTME resit or underage result, simply follow this process:
Step 1: Open the SMS app on your phone.
Step 2: Type UTMERESULT (in capital letters).
Step 3: Send it to 55019 or 66019 (use the one you used to generate your JAMB profile code during registration).
Note: Standard SMS charges apply. The shortcode system does not generate revenue for JAMB; rather, it helps protect candidates’ data.
Key Highlights from JAMB on the 2025 UTME Resit and Results Release.
1. Results Now Released.
The resit results for candidates affected by centre disruptions, as well as the results of underage candidates and others previously withheld for various reasons, are now released. Exceptions include:
Candidates involved in confirmed cases of examination malpractice.
Candidates scheduled for the upcoming mop-up examination.
2. Underage Candidates’ Results Released (With Caveats).
As part of JAMB’s resolution, results of underage candidates (those below the required admission age) have been released. However, these candidates had earlier signed an undertaking acknowledging they would not be admitted unless they meet specific academic and age-related standards. Their results are thus for record purposes only.
3. Malpractice-Linked Results Withdrawn.
Over 3,000 candidates have been implicated in various forms of advanced malpractice and digital fraud. These include:
Network hacking of CBT centres.
AI-enabled photo manipulation for impersonation.
Fingerprint combinations during registration.
Use of mercenaries, often undergraduates, to sit the exams.
JAMB has begun withdrawing results for those involved, even if those results had been initially released. Investigations are ongoing, and more withdrawals may occur as new evidence surfaces.
4. Special Waivers for Absent Candidates.
Candidates who missed the resit examination have been granted an opportunity to write the annual mop-up UTME. This includes those absent due to legitimate reasons and those who missed the main UTME.
5. WhatsApp Runs and Other Misdemeanours.
Candidates caught soliciting help or participating in “runs” groups on WhatsApp or other platforms have had their results released once and for all — as a final waiver. JAMB emphasized this decision does not condone their actions. Future infractions will not be tolerated.
6. No High Scorers in Cancelled Sessions.
Contrary to circulating misinformation, no high scores were recorded in the cancelled sessions. Only a handful scored above 217, and 99% scored below 200, confirming the credibility of the decision to void those sessions.
7. Prosecution of CBT Centre Owners and Staff.
CBT centres and tutorial centres found guilty of malpractice are being blacklisted, with some owners facing prosecution. Cases include: Registration with modified pictures and mismatched biometrics & Extension of LAN networks to unauthorized “strong rooms.” JAMB also urged state governments to regulate and monitor tutorial centres, which were found to play a major role in initiating students into examination fraud.
Performance Stats of 2025 UTME Resit.
Total candidates scheduled: 336,845.
Absent: 21,082.
Performance Range: Still consistent with the past 12 years (11% – 34%)
Fake UTME Scores and Online Misinformation.
A notable case involved a student, Olisa Gabriel Chukwuemeka of AAUA, who falsely claimed a UTME score of 326 via X (formerly Twitter). His real score was 180, and his claim, which stirred public outrage, turned out to be a fabrication using doctored results. JAMB warns candidates against such acts and promises continued exposure of culprits.
Commendations and Collaborative Support.
JAMB extended gratitude to:
- Security agencies for tracking and arresting offenders.
- WAEC, ABU Zaria, TRCN, and NECO for adjusting their schedules to accommodate the UTME resit.
- The general public and state governments for their support during this challenging period.
Conclusion.
The 2025 UTME resit result release marks a critical step in restoring trust and transparency in Nigeria’s education system. While challenges persist, JAMB’s firm stance against examination malpractice, its collaboration with institutions, and commitment to improving the system are commendable.
If you wrote the 2025 UTME resit or fall into the underage category, don’t forget to check your result now by sending “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019.
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