JAMB Releases Additional 531 Out Of 64,000 Withheld UTME Results, Cases of Exam Malpractice Rise to 92

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of an additional 531 results from the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), bringing the total number of released results to 1,842,897.

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The Board, fulfilling its promise, has commenced the screening of over 64,000 withheld results. During this process, an increase in cases of examination misconduct was noted, with the tally rising from 81 to 92.

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Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, stated in a press release on Tuesday that the Board is also addressing cases of unverified candidates and will soon provide clarity on the matter.

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Addressing erroneous publications alleging that an unidentified candidate obtained scores without sitting for the UTME, JAMB labeled such reports as false and aimed at tarnishing the Board’s reputation. Dr. Benjamin urged the public to disregard such claims, emphasizing the Board’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its examinations.

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The Board highlighted the prevalence of mischief makers during this period and cautioned candidates against disclosing sensitive information to third parties. Investigations revealed that some individuals fabricated results by editing details from results sent to other candidates.

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To counter such fraudulent activities, JAMB plans to enhance the UTME result checking process by adding additional features such as registration numbers. Candidates are advised to safeguard their information, as collaboration with mischievous elements will lead to consequences.

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As of now, candidates can check their 2024 UTME results by sending ‘UTMERESULT‘ to either 55019 or 66019, reiterating that the results are not available on the Board’s website.

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The Board’s efforts to maintain the integrity of the UTME underscore its commitment to fair and transparent examination processes.

For more information, visit the official website of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

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