By Peace Oloruntoba & Precious Oloruntoba

Teachers, parents and students have expressed mixed feelings towards the result of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) .

The examination results released by JAMB few days ago showed that over 75 percent of candidates scored below 200.

According to JAMB’s official figures, a total of 12,414 candidates scored 300 and above, while 4,756 candidates scored 320 and above. Majority of candidates, 983,187 (50.29 percent), scored between 160-199, and 488,197 (24.97 percent) scored between 140-159.

Reacting to the examination results shortly after its release, a candidate, Emeka Okoro, who scored 210, said that he was not satisfied with his score because he expected to have scored more than that.

Another candidate, Maryam Abubakar, who scored 190, while noting that the questions were tough, said, “I feel I didn’t perform as I should have. The questions were tough and I’m not sure if I’ll make my preferred course.”

Bolanle Adeyemi, who scored 240, said she was satisfied with her score, considering the level of preparation she had, and expressed hope that it would be enough to secure an admission for her preferred course.

Chinedu Nwosu, who scored 260, also expressed his satisfaction with the examination process, adding that with that score he should be able to gain admission for his preferred course.

Fatima Aliyu from Kaduna, who scored 200, said that she was not sure if that score would enable her study the course of her choice.

Mr. Femi Ogundele, a parent whose child scored 180, expressed concerns about the examination process, adding that there is an urgent need to improve on the performance of candidates in the examination.

Mrs. Nneoma Akpan, a teacher whose student scored 220, noted that while the score was decent, there was room for improvement.

She said, “It’s a good score, but I believe my student could have done even better with more preparation. However, the format and content of the exam are designed to test their knowledge and skills; so it’s essential for students to stay focused and work hard.”