JAMB Announces Mop-Up Exam for 2025 UTME: Missed the Test? Here’s Your Second Chance
In a major development aimed at ensuring fairness for all Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that it will conduct a mop-up exam for students who missed the 2025 UTME, regardless of the reason.
This decision, announced by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, opens a new window of opportunity for candidates who were absent due to illness, logistical issues, or any other challenges.
JAMB Gives All Candidates Another Chance
During a stakeholder meeting held in Abuja, Professor Oloyede emphasized that the mop-up exam is meant to ensure that no candidate is unfairly left out of the admission process.
“This time, we’re opening the door wide. If you missed the test for any reason, you can write it again,” Oloyede stated. “It’s not unusual. That’s how credible systems operate.”
This move is expected to benefit thousands of candidates who, for various reasons, could not sit for the initial UTME earlier this year.
UTME Is for Ranking, Not Judging Intelligence
Professor Oloyede also clarified a common misunderstanding about the UTME. Contrary to popular belief, the exam is not designed to assess intelligence but to serve as a fair ranking tool for limited tertiary institution spaces.
“It’s a placement exam,” he explained. “We use it to sort out seats, not to judge who is brilliant or not.”
Clearing the Air: No Favouritism in JAMB’s Process
In response to public criticism and rumours of bias during the last UTME, Oloyede addressed concerns about ethnic or regional favouritism head-on.
“I take the blame—not because I’m guilty, but because I’m responsible,” he said. “I didn’t know people attach ethnic meanings to everything. That kind of thinking is a major setback for national progress.”
How Students and Staff Braved the Odds
Despite the challenges faced during the main exam period—including limited facilities and technical hitches—Oloyede commended both students and staff for staying committed.
“Yes, we had limited space,” he acknowledged. “But we couldn’t just sit back. Students needed us to push through, and that’s exactly what we did.”
Next Steps for Affected Candidates
JAMB is expected to announce the official date for the mop-up exam soon. Affected candidates are advised to stay updated through official JAMB channels.
One thing is clear: if you missed the first UTME, you now have a confirmed second chance—with no discrimination, no special treatment, and no excuses.
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