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  • JAMB releases additional 36,540 UTME results

    JAMB releases additional 36,540 UTME results

  • JAMB cancels 2024 withheld results over cyber security breach, new exam date to be scheduled

    JAMB cancels 2024 withheld results over cyber security breach, new exam date to be scheduled

    The registrar Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, has admitted that the just concluded examination has been compromised.

    The register in in a letter dated May 13 said the 2024 JAMB exam results which were previously under investigation, have been compromised due to a cyber security breach.

    The letter read, “We are writing to inform you that the exam results which were previously under investigation, have been compromised due to a cyber security breach.

    Our records were hacked into by an unauthorized individual, and we are taking immediate action to address the situation.
    Please be assured that we are working diligently to rectify the issue and ensure the integrity of our exam processes.

    Unfortunately, this means that results will need to be re-evaluated, and a new exam date will be scheduled accordingly.

    We will communicate the new date and further instructions in due course.

    We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

    If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    Sincerely.

    JAMB earlier disclosed that the results of 64,624 out of the 1,904,189, who sat the 2024 UTME, were withheld and subjected to scrutiny, stated that the results are under probe for verification, procedural investigation of candidates, centre-based scrutiny and alleged examination misconduct.

  • JUST IN: JAMB releases additional UTME results

    JUST IN: JAMB releases additional UTME results

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released additional 531 results of the recently conducted Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), taking the total number of results released to 1,842,897.

    This is contained in a statement by the Public Communication Advisor of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Benjamin said the Board had proceeded with the screening of over 64,000 withheld results due to cases of examination misconduct.

    “In the course of the exercise, other cases of examination misconduct were also established to make a tally of 92 from the 81 initially discovered,” he said.

    He said the Board is also looking at cases of unverified candidates and would soon come up with a position.

    He added that the attention of the Board had been drawn to some fallacious publications purporting that an unknown candidate, who did not sit for the Board’s 2024 UTME obtained scores.

    Benjamin described this as fake, malicious and a calculated attempt to undermine the integrity of the Board, while urging the public to disregard such publications.

    He said that the publication which levels such a grievous allegation, has no details of the candidate for proper verification.

    “The Board is not surprised as this is the season of mischief makers, who would want to deceive gullible candidates.

    “The examination template of the Board is designed with the highest sense of responsibility and is not an allocation platform where scores are doled out to candidates.

    “It is most unfortunate that anybody could even believe such narration or that the story could even gain traction given the Board’s integrity.

    “This again has gone to further vindicate the Board’s stance that candidates should desist from disclosing their classified details to third-parties,” he said.

    He said that in investigating some of these allegations, the Board discovered that some of these mischief makers copy results sent to other candidates.

    “They then edit the details sent to them and then parade this as emanating from the Board.

    “The Board challenges any candidate, parent or anybody with such a claim to prove it wrong by coming forward with the details of such claims, and the phone number with which such results were conveyed,” he said.

    He said that this development would only propel the Board to further tighten the process of checking its results to make it more personalized.

    Benjamin said it would be stringent when it should actually be a simple and straightforward exercise.

    “The Board reiterated that neither its results nor any of its processes have been compromised.

    “Hence, it will continue to protect the integrity of its systems against such malicious actors, who are hell-bent on creating confusion where none existed,” he said.

    Benjamin said that the Board will add more features like registration number to the existing UTME Result checking process going forward, to make it extra difficult for anybody to edit.

    He urged candidates to securely keep their details secure, noting that for if they were found associating with any of these mischievous elements, they would be treated as collaborators.

    The spokesman said that the method of checking the 2024 UTME remained sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 and not through any other process.

    He, therefore, said the result at the moment is not on the Board’s website.

  • Result not available in paper format yet – JAMB

    Result not available in paper format yet – JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called on  Nigerians to be wary of candidates parading printed result slips, saying that the board  is not currently issuing result in paper format.

    Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the spokesperson of JAMB made this known via a statement on Wednesday.

    According to him, the information became necessary as some individuals were already circulating printed result slips on social media.

    Benjamin said unlike last year, the results at the moment are not and cannot be found on the JAMB’s website.

    He said,“The board, once again, wishes to state clearly that the only way to check the 2024 UTME result is to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone used by the candidate in registering for the UTME. Ensure that the SIM is not on any bundle.

    This is different from what obtained last year, hence, the results, at the moment, are not and cannot be found on the board’s website.

    “Candidates are urged to follow the method specified above to obtain their results. They need not visit any cybercafe or patronise any third-party entity to check their result.

    “The public is also advised to be wary of any candidate parading printed result slip as currently, the result is not on any paper format as being circulated on social media by some individuals.

    “A reasonable number of candidates have checked their results as seen on our monitoring dashboard but for the few still struggling, please follow the right channel.”

    JAMB on Monday announced the release of the 2024 UTME results.

    The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the results of 64,624 out of the 1,904,189, who sat the examination, were withheld by the board and would be subjected to investigation.

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  • How to check 2024 UTME results

    How to check 2024 UTME results

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday released the results of candidates who participated in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    According to the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, 1,989,668 candidates registered for the examinations held in 118 towns in 774 Computer Based Test Centres (CBT).

    Oloyede disclosed that out of the registered candidates, 1,904,109 sat for the examination while 80,810 were absent.

    He explained that 64,624 results were under investigations for various reasons such as verification (2,896), procedural investigations(4,594), prima facie established exam misconduct (78).

    He said other results under investigation were centre-based investigations involving 57,056 candidates in 18 centres across the country.

    The 18 centres listed for the investigation were 12 in Edo, three in Akwa Ibom, two in Delta and one in Kwara state.

    “The Board witnessed a near-zero infraction situation  in the 2024 UTME except for a few cases, which represent just a tiny fraction of what was reported last year.

    “This is encouraging and the Board is poised to consolidate on the successes recorded,” he said.

    While giving analysis of the results, Oloyede said 8,401 candidates representing 0.5 per cent scored 300 and above, 77,070 candidates representing 4.2 per cent scored 250 and above.

    He further said that 439,974 candidates representing 24 per cent scored 200 and above and 1,402,490 representing 76 per cent scored below 200.

    “A total of 1,989,668 candidates registered for the examination, 24.7 per cent higher than the figure for the year 2023.

    “Of the 1,989,668 registered, 1,904,189 were present and verified, 2,899 were present but unverified, 80,810 were absent.

    “There is a significant improvement in the enrolment of females, with over 1 million girls registering for the examination.

    “This is the first time in three years that the number of females will be more than that of their male counterparts.

    “Out of the total registration, 3,164 were of persons living with disabilities. There is a 36.2 per cent increase in the enrolment of PLWDs as compared to last year.

    “The Board is today releasing the results of 1, 842, 464 candidates. 64,624 results are under investigation,” he said.

    He added that the board had restricted in publishing the name of the best candidate, noting that this was to guide against Mmesomma saga in its examination in 2023.

    The registrar explained that in the course of the examination, 25 sessions experienced hiccups of disrupting only 150 of the total 9, 156 sessions in 95 of the 774 centres.

    He said the affected sessions were promptly rescheduled, stating that only one centre, Makama School of Technology, Old Motor Park, Along FCCE Road, Bichi, Kano State, was delisted for substandard performance.

    To check their 2024 UTME results, Oloyede urged candidates to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019, starting from 7 a.m. on  April 30.

  • JAMB releases 2024 UTME results

    JAMB releases 2024 UTME results

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB on Monday  announced that it has  released  the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.

    More than 1.94 million candidates registered and sat for the examination in 118 towns and over 700 centres across the country.

    Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar of JAMB announced the release of the results at a press conference held on Monday at the board’s headquarters, Bwari, in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

    While the examination is still ongoing, some candidates wrote theirs last week in their various designated centers across the country.

    Baring last minute change of schedule the UTME examinations  will end this week.

  • JAMB to release 2024 UTME result today

    JAMB to release 2024 UTME result today

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

    According to a statement released by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the examination body is scheduled to hold a press briefing in Abuja on Monday regarding the release of the results and related matters, as indicated in a notice circulated to journalists in the capital city.

    The notice for the press briefing was made available by the Board’s Head of Public Relations, Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday.

    However, there are indications that results that would be released on Monday are for the candidates that participated in the UTME in the first few days, while others would be released after “due diligence” is completed.

    The board earlier clarified that the decision to delay the release of the results for a few days was made to allow ample time for thorough scrutiny.

    This measure, according to the examination body, was taken to guarantee the credibility and integrity of the results, ensuring there are no doubts or uncertainties, especially concerning issues such as impersonation, mixed biometrics, and other forms of malpractices.

    In the past week, more than 1.9 million candidates enrolled for the 2024 UTME across over 700 Computer-Based Test centers nationwide.

    The 2024 examination, which commenced on Friday, April 19, 2024, is expected to be concluded today.

  • Again, JAMB extends 2024 DE registration

    Again, JAMB extends 2024 DE registration

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the registration for Direct Entry has been extended till a later date.

    Dr Fabian Benjamin, Public Communication Advisor of the board, stated this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos.

    According to him, in a bid to ensure that no Nigerian child is denied access to quality higher education, the board has decided to move the closing date for the Direct Entry registration to a later date.

    JAMB had announced the commencement of the registration of the 2024 Direct Entry from Feb. 28 to March 28.

    The board also extended the exercise by two weeks, bringing the closing date for the registration to April 11, due to some factors.

    “Again, reports reaching us is that there is a surge by candidates, especially in Lagos, to beat this registration deadline.

    “The board want to call on all candidates yet to register for the DE, to calm down, as the registration deadline is again, extended.

    “This is because of the ongoing UTME in centres across the country.

    “Again, it also our mandate to ensure that no Nigerian desirous of access to quality education is left behind.

    “The board will soon announce a new date for the end of this year’s DE registration and so, candidates should relax, but ensure they register as soon as possible,” Benjamin said.

    Meanwhile, Benjamin has described this year’s UTME which commenced on Friday, April 19, as the best in the history of public examinations in the country.

    He said that the exercise which came to an end on Thursday, April 25, had indeed met the board’s expectations.

    “This year’s examination is adjudged to be the best in the annals of public examination in Africa, by all standards and I must say it has met the expectations of the board.

    “As we finish the 2024 exercise, the board is looking at cases of candidates who could not be verified and a position would be taken on its merit.

    “For all those who miss the examination on account of coming late and other related issues not connected to the fault of the board, will have to try next time.

    “Examination is only scheduled for candidates who were biometrically verified but unable to sit the examination,” he stated.

    “Meanwhile, I will not fail to commend our partners, such as the NIMC, security agencies and others for the huge role they played during the exercise.

    “Today, the board has drawn the curtain on this year’s UTME and we really want to appreciate these our partners, for the great role they played in ensuring this very successful outcome,” he said.

    The board’s public communication advisor specifically singled out the NIMC for being the game changer.

    He added that the NIMC platform used for the registration of candidates, demonstrated that it was possible to curb infractions of any nature, if the will was there.

    “The registration exercise starts with candidates sending their NIN number to the board’s USSD codes, to pull their details.

    “This has added significant value to the system, as malpractice starts from the point of registration. As soon as this stage is compromised the whole registration would have been gone,” he stated.

    Not less than 1.9 million candidates registered for this year’s UTME.

  • 1.94m students sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar

    1.94m students sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar

    The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, says no fewer than 1.94 million candidates are projected to sit for the 2024 examinations in the country.

    Oloyede said this on Wednesday in Kaduna, while inspecting Computer Based Test (CBT) centres in the state amidst the ongoing JAMB examinations.

    He added that at the end of the examination today, there would be less than 100,000 candidates remaining in Lagos, Benue and other states in the country.

    Oloyede explained that the pace at which JAMB cleared candidates and captured biometrics made the exercise faster.

    He noted this was part of JAMB’s re-engineering process towards ensuring hitch-free exercise.

    “Even today, I have seen something which we need to improve on, but most importantly, we have done so many things in the background to make the exercise faster, more efficient and better. We have increased the level of automation,” he said.

    The Registrar frowned at examination cheaters, saying “It does not pay”.

    He said that most of the problems JAMB faced were impersonation.

    He specifically said most of the cases were candidates who have double National Identification Number (NIN), adding that JAMB would take up the issue with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

    “The important thing is that we are ahead of the impersonators, we have arrested a father writing examinations for his son, the kind of parenting in this generation is uncalled for, I wonder what the father will tell the son if they are locked up in the same cell.

    “We now have the facilities to check all sorts of impersonation and other malpractices,” he said.

    The registrar, however, thanked parents for their support, recalling that in previous years; they were seen loitering around examination centres disturbing.

    “There is no report this year of parents intruding, except one state. In that state, they felt since the first session failed, their children should not continue with the second or other sessions.

    “Out of the country’s 775 centres, those who failed were not up to 20, and only one failed. Less than 30 of the centres failed at the first session because of ill preparation.

    “When such things happen, the candidates should stay aside for the next session to move because questions are designed individually for a candidate,” he said.