JAMB Rewrite 2025: What Happened and What Students Should Know

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially confirmed that some students who sat for the 2025 UTME will have to take the exam again.

 This news came as a shock to many candidates, parents, and school owners across the country.

Why Is There a JAMB Rewrite in 2025?

The announcement was made by the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, during a press conference held in Abuja. He admitted that some errors occurred during the 2025 UTME which affected the results of thousands of students.

According to him, more than 173,000 student are expected to retake the exam due to technical issues and irregularities. The board identified issues such as computer system failures, wrong score display, and data corruption. These problems mostly happened in some parts of Lagos and the South East region of Nigeria.

When Was the JAMB Rewrite 2025 Conducted?

JAMB scheduled the rewrite of the examination for two days — Friday, 17th May 2025 and Saturday, 18th May 2025. All affected candidates received a message from JAMB indicating their new examination date, time, and centre.

If you missed the main exam or had problems during your first exam session, you needed to check your email and SMS messages regularly to confirm your new schedule. Many students also visited JAMB’s official website to print their updated exam slip.

What to Do if You Were Asked to Rewrite the Exam

If you were selected for the JAMB rewrite in 2025, here are the steps you needed to take:

1. Visit the official JAMB portal: www.jamb.gov.ng
2. Log in with your JAMB registration number.
3. Check your exam reschedule details.
4. Print your new exam slip with your updated date and centre.
5. Arrive early at your centre with your slip and ID.

Many Students Were Affected

JAMB confirmed that more than 65 exam centre in Lagos and 92 centres in the South East had irregularities. These problems led to the cancellation of many results. Students in these areas faced either system shut down or received zero marks for questions they attempted.

The registrar, Professor Oloyede, said he was deeply sorry. In fact, during the press briefing, he cried and took full responsibility for the mistakes. It was an emotional moment for everyone who watched the event.

Will There Be Another Rewrite?

As of now, JAMB has said this is the only rewrite planned for the 2025 exam. If you took the exam on Friday, 17th May or Saturday, 18th May, you were part of the special resit.

However, JAMB has not ruled out taking strong action against centres that caused these errors. Some exam centres have already been blacklisted. In future, the board said it will work harder to ensure that no student suffers due to technical problems.

Personal Stories From Affected Candidates

Many students shared their experiences on social media. Some said they tried their best but the computer system kept logging them out. Others said their submitted answers disappeared before they could finish the exam.

One student from Anambra said, “I was doing well until the screen went off. I called the supervisor, but nothing was done. I cried after the exam.”

Another student from Lagos said, “They told us our results were withheld. I am just happy I got another chance.”

FAQs About JAMB Rewrite 2025

1. Why did JAMB ask some students to rewrite the exam?
Due to technical errors and poor systems in some centres, JAMB decided to give another chance to affected candidates.

2. When did the JAMB rewrite happen?
It happened on Friday, 17th May and Saturday, 18th May 2025.

3. Will there be another resit?
No. JAMB said this is the final rewrite for the 2025 exam season.

4. What should I do if I missed my rewrite exam?
You should visit your nearest JAMB office or contact them through their official website to explain your case.

5. Will results from the rewrite be delayed?
No. JAMB has promised that the results will be released quickly and fairly.

What This Means for University Admission

With so many students affected, universities may wait for the rewrite results before starting their post-UTME process. 

If you are applying to any school, including LASU, UNILAG, or OAU, make sure you keep checking their admission portal regularly.

For example, you can check LASU news here

Conclusion 

As someone who listens to students daily, I understand your pain. It is not easy to prepare for an exam only to be told to rewrite it. 

But I want you to know that this is not the end. Do not give up. Use this second chance to shine.

For more updates on JAMB, post-UTME, and admission lists, always visit studentportals.com.ng.