2025 UTME Results: Only 0.63% Scored Above 300 Out of 1.9 Million Candidates, What the Numbers Say
Image Credit: legit- Out of nearly 2 million candidates who took Nigeria’s 2025 UTME, only 0.63% scored above 300, indicating a challenging exam and reflecting systemic education issues.
- Over half of the candidates scored between 160 and 199, with only a small fraction reaching scores typically required for admission to competitive university courses.
- Concerns about exam misconduct and biometric challenges affected several candidates, with investigations ongoing and opportunities for retakes being considered.
- Education expert Folaranmi Ajayi urges comprehensive reforms, including early student preparation, improved teaching methods, better access to learning resources, proper career guidance, and more reliable exam systems, emphasizing shared responsibility among all stakeholders to improve future outcomes.
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