JAMB Releases Mop Up UTME Results for 11,161 Candidates, Intensifies Crackdown on Fake Admission Letter Syndicate

Mop?Up Exam Results

• On June 28, 2025, JAMB conducted a mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who missed earlier dates.
• Out of 96,838 registered for the mop-up test, 11,161 actually sat and successfully received their results as of July 6–7, 2025
• Candidates who couldn’t access their results were flagged for non-compliance—not sending the “UTMERESULT” SMS correctly (from the same phone used for registration) to 55019 or 66019

Fake Admission Letter Syndicate Update

• In a joint operation led by JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), five ring-leaders were arrested for producing and selling fake JAMB admission letters; they are now standing trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja (case: IGP vs. Effa Leonard & 4 others).
• The investigation flagged 17,417 candidates as potential beneficiaries of the fake admission letters:
• 6,903 were cleared after rectifying minor discrepancies via legitimate processes.
• 10,514 were referred to police for further examination:
• 5,669 confirmed to have procured forged letters directly,
• 4,832 sought to sidestep formal admission procedures tied to 2017–2020 waivers
• 13 candidates flagged for individual registration anomalies spanning institutions—covering universities like BUK, ESUT, FUTA, YABATECH, UNILORIN, and more—were given the chance to correct records and reprint their admission letters
• 1,532 candidates, who claimed ignorance of the syndicate’s involvement but had institutions issue official condonements, received formal warnings but were permitted to proceed
• A remaining 3,300 candidates—whose status wasn’t properly processed—remain under investigation, and could face prosecution under the Examination Malpractices Act, which holds even minors and their guardians accountable

JAMB’s Zero?Tolerance & Screening Protocol

• JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, assuring that rigorous screening will continue and culprits will face both criminal charges and potential ejection from the admission process.
• Candidates are strongly urged to obey result access procedures and check for messages sent from the correct registered SIM card device

Broader Implications for Higher Education

• Ensuring only legitimately qualified candidates gain university admission preserves public trust and safeguards the value of tertiary qualifications.
• The high volume of flagged candidates underscores the urgent need for stronger security, cybercrime collaboration, and candidate education on proper protocols and the dangers of syndicates.
• The ongoing prosecution of ring-leaders sends a clear message that involvement—even indirect—in fraud networks could result in severe legal consequences.

Bottom Line

JAMB has successfully released mop-up UTME results for 11,161 candidates, while intensifying its crackdown on a major fake admission letter syndicate. With over 17,000 candidates flagged and thousands cleared, warned, or under scrutiny, this enforcement drive highlights JAMB’s robust resolve to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system.