JAMB Conducts Supplementary UTME for 28,835 Candidates Nationwide
The supplementary UTME, necessitated by various reasons including candidates who failed their biometric screening, and other technical issues during the initial examinations, saw JAMB ensuring a smooth and orderly conduct across examination centers.
Zita Ezechi 
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) successfully conducted a supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) over the weekend, with 28,835 candidates participating across various centers nationwide on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22.
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The supplementary UTME, necessitated by various reasons including candidates who failed their biometric screening, and other technical issues during the initial examinations, saw JAMB ensuring a smooth and orderly conduct across examination centers. Candidates who missed their initial tests or encountered significant disruptions were given another opportunity to sit for the examination.
In a statement released after the conclusion of the supplementary UTME, JAMB reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of its examinations, aligning its practices with global standards. The board emphasized its resolve to prevent any form of malpractice and ensure that candidates earn their results through legitimate means.
The Board acknowledged the financial implications involved in organizing supplementary examinations but affirmed that JAMB's primary concern remains the credibility of its assessments.
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"JAMB will continue to prioritize integrity in our examinations, regardless of the financial costs involved in conducting supplementary exercises. Our commitment is to uphold the sanctity of the UTME and ensure that only deserving candidates are awarded results."
