The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The announcement was made in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday. According to the board, over 200,000 candidates registered for the mock exam, which was held nationwide on Thursday, April 10.
Out of the total registered candidates, only 126,181 sat for the examination, while 73,844 were absent. Additionally, 88 candidates were unable to participate due to issues with biometric verification.
JAMB stated that results for 115,735 candidates are now available, with another 10,446 results still being processed and expected to be released shortly.
The board clarified that 200,115 initially expressed interest in the mock exam, but two later withdrew, bringing the total number of registered candidates to 200,113.
JAMB acknowledged the delays experienced by some candidates during the mock exam and apologized for the inconvenience. The board explained that the challenges were anticipated as a result of newly introduced features meant to improve the overall conduct of the main UTME.
How to Check Mock Results
Candidates can check their results by texting “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number they registered with for the exam.
The mock UTME is an optional Computer-Based Test (CBT) designed to simulate the actual UTME experience. It allows candidates to familiarise themselves with the exam format and helps JAMB test its yearly innovations.
“The mock examination serves as a trial version of the UTME, allowing the Board to test new innovations while helping candidates familiarise themselves with the CBT environment,” the board said.
JAMB noted that the initiative has consistently achieved its objectives, helping identify system gaps and giving candidates valuable practice ahead of the main exam.
The board also urged candidates to remain committed to the process, stating: “JAMB urges all candidates to continue making the necessary sacrifices to ensure a better examination experience that effectively serves their interests.”
The UTME remains the central exam for gaining admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. While some have called for a decentralised admission system, many institutions still supplement the UTME with post-UTME screenings as part of their final admission process.
