Over 11,000 Mop-Up Candidates Get Results
In an official statement issued in Abuja by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB confirmed that it had released the results of 11,161 candidates who participated in its mop-up UTME on Saturday, June 28.
A total of 96,838 candidates were originally scheduled for the exercise. JAMB explained that many of those who have not yet accessed their results failed to follow the required procedure of texting “UTMERESULT” as a single word to the designated shortcodes (55019 or 66019) using the same SIM card they used for UTME registration.
The mop-up exam was introduced as an opportunity for candidates who had issues in the main UTME to retake the test, reinforcing JAMB’s commitment to fair access to university admissions.
Progress on Crackdown Against Fake Admission Letters
JAMB also provided an extensive update on the ongoing investigation into a fake admission letter syndicate that was first exposed in 2024.
Authorities had in April 2024 held a joint press conference with the Nigeria Police Force to reveal that a syndicate had been fabricating fake JAMB admission letters in exchange for fees. The fraud ring was busted following an investigation led by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
The police apprehended five masterminds behind the scam, who confessed to producing fake admission letters. These individuals are currently on trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja in the case between the Inspector General of Police and the accused ring leaders.
Following the arrests and confessions, JAMB flagged 17,417 candidates as suspected beneficiaries of the fraudulent scheme.
Thousands Cleared, Others Face Investigation
In its latest disclosure, JAMB said that between 2024 and May 2025, it had cleared 6,903 of the flagged candidates after they rectified minor discrepancies.
However, 10,514 candidates remain under scrutiny. Of these:
- 5,669 were confirmed to have outright procured forged admission letters.
- 4,832 were found to have initially undisclosed legitimate admissions from their institutions for the 2017–2020 sessions. These candidates had resorted to the syndicate in an attempt to sidestep formal condonement procedures offered by their universities.
Thirteen other candidates were flagged over issues stemming from acts of omission or commission on their part. JAMB explained these cases related to records dating back to 2017, when its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) was first introduced.
Institutions involved in these 13 cases include Bayero University Kano, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ekiti State University, Yaba College of Technology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Osun State Polytechnic Ire, Ben Idahosa University, Obong University, and the University of Ilorin.
JAMB said these 13 candidates have now been asked to fix the identified anomalies and proceed to print their new letters of admission, placing them in the same category as the 6,903 earlier cleared.
Condonement and Ongoing Screening
JAMB also noted that 1,532 candidates who claimed they were unaware of the fraud—but whose institutions eventually processed their condonement requests—have been warned and formally cleared.
Meanwhile, 3,300 candidates remain under investigation as their admissions have yet to be properly processed through approved channels.
Firm Stance on Malpractice
JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to rooting out examination and admission fraud.
“The board’s screening processes continue and any candidate found to have employed or solicited assistance from examination and certificate fraudsters or deviated from laid down procedures for registration, examination or admission would continue to face the consequences,” the statement warned.
Such consequences, JAMB emphasized, include prosecution under the Examination Malpractices Act, which prescribes penalties for both minors and their culpable parents or guardians.
By intensifying its screening and enforcement, JAMB aims to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s admissions process and ensure that only genuinely qualified candidates gain entry into the nation’s tertiary institutions.