JAMB To Include Candidates’ Ranking on UTME Result Slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that each candidate’s ranking position will now be displayed on their UTME result slip. According to the Board, this move is aimed at helping tertiary institutions more effectively assess the quality of applicants and to provide a standardized benchmark across different cohorts.
JAMB also questioned the rationale behind calls to extend the validity of UTME results. It argued that such an extension would complicate the comparison of scores from different years, potentially undermining the fairness of the admissions process.
By publishing ranking information, JAMB hopes to discourage candidates from presenting falsified scores and to provide institutions with a clearer understanding of each applicant’s academic standing.
To provide perspective, the Board shared ranking data from the 2025 UTME, which recorded a total of 1,905,539 candidates. In that exam, a score of 370 ranked 16th, 320 ranked 5,806th, 250 ranked 107,819th, 200 ranked 533,805th, 180 ranked 948,025th, 140 ranked 1,855,607th, 120 ranked 1,900,872nd, and 100 ranked 1,903,661st.
JAMB reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring fairness, transparency, and merit-based admissions in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
The announcement was made during an ongoing policy meeting attended by vice-chancellors, registrars, and provosts from across the country. The meeting is expected to conclude with the adoption of cut-off marks and other regulatory guidelines for the 2025 academic session.
