A reasonable number of candidates who participated in the scheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored above 200, according to a report by Alex Onyia, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Educare.
Onyia noted that this was discovered after the review of the results on May 21, 2025, with the Chief External Examiners (CEEs) from all states and other stakeholders.
The report shared on X platform, revealed that samples ranging from 66 percent (146/221) to 72 percent (127/177) of candidates achieved scores above 200.
“We began with the official report, which indicated a significant improvement in results outcomes across randomly sampled centres and states, where performance was previously low.
“We cross-validated the results using our sample data, which confirmed more than double the previous scores in most cases.
“For further analysis of sample candidates who performed poorly in the resit, we had their previous submissions remarked, and revealed marginal similarity, indicating authenticity.
“Overall, the review indicated that a reasonable number of candidates who participated in the resit scored above 200, with samples ranging from 66% (146/221) to 72% (127/177),” the report said.
The report also highlighted that the exam recorded a 95 percent attendance rate, with absentees to be rescheduled to retake the exam.
Additionally, 597 underage candidates would have their results released for this sitting only, the report stated, with higher institutions advised to uphold the regulation regarding minimum admission age.
The report also stated that the Registration Scheme was reviewed and showed consistent accreditation and reaccreditation of exam centres.
“It also confirmed the implementation of an integrated candidate eligibility check, which, among other criteria, flags candidates based on age and advises on the appropriate form to purchase,” the report said.
