How to Check Your 2025 JAMB UTME Result - Less than 1% of Candidates Scored Above 300

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Candidates can now access their scores through two primary methods: online via the JAMB eFacility portal or by SMS.

How to Check Your 2025 JAMB UTME Result

Method 1: Online via JAMB eFacility Portal

1.     Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal: Navigate to the official JAMB eFacility portal: https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login.

2.     Log In: Enter the email address and password you used during UTME registration.

3.     Access Your Result: After logging in, click on “Check UTME Results” to view your scores for each subject.

4.     Print Your Result Slip: For official purposes, you may need to print your result slip. This service requires a payment of ₦2,000.

Method 2: Via SMS

1.     Compose a Message: Using the phone number registered with JAMB, send an SMS with the text “UTMERESULT” to either 55019 or 66019

2.     Receive Your Result: You will receive a response containing your UTME scores. Note that this service costs ₦50.

2025 UTME Performance Overview

According to JAMB's official statistics:

• Total Candidates: Approximately 1.95 million candidates sat for the 2025 UTME.
• Scores Above 200: Only 420,415 candidates scored above 200, representing about 21.5% of the total.
• Scores Above 300: Less than 1% of candidates achieved scores above 300.
• Underage Candidates: Out of 40,247 underage candidates who took the exam, only 467 (1.16%) met the threshold for exceptional ability.

 Common Issues and Their Meanings

When checking your result via SMS, you might encounter the following messages:

• “Result Withheld”: Your result is under investigation for possible infractions.
• “Result Withheld Pending Upload of Clarifications/Documents”: Additional documentation is required from you.
• “Candidate Absent”: You were marked absent for the examination.(eFacility)
• “Invalid Entrance into the Exam Hall”: There was an issue with your examination attendance, possibly due to unauthorized access.

Next Steps After Checking Your Result

• Compare Scores: Assess your score against the cut-off marks of your chosen institutions.
• Prepare for Post-UTME: If you meet the required score, get ready for the post-UTME screening of your selected institution.
• Consider Alternatives: If your score is below expectations, explore options like changing your course or institution.
• Stay Informed: Regularly check the JAMB portal and your chosen institution's website for updates on admission processes.