The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that 62,140 candidates will be required to rewrite the 2017 UTME exam on July 1st, 2017. This decision follows a review of withheld results and reports of widespread examination malpractice in several centers across the country.
Why Were Some JAMB Results Cancelled?
Recently, JAMB released some of the previously withheld results from the 2017 UTME. However, the board did not give a clear breakdown of how many results were released or how many candidates were affected.
According to JAMB, some results were canceled due to examination malpractice, while others were invalidated because candidates took multiple exams. In many cases, candidates were not given full details about why their results were canceled, leaving many in confusion.
Second Chance for Affected Candidates
The JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, provided clarity on the situation during a press briefing in Abuja. He confirmed that candidates whose results were canceled will get a second chance to retake the exam on July 1st, 2017.
He also stated that the rescheduled exam includes candidates from centers labeled as “mass malpractice centers,” although many of these candidates were personally not found guilty of cheating. This move is intended to ensure fairness and give innocent candidates a fresh opportunity.
48 Centers Banned, 24 Suspended
Following investigations, JAMB has banned 48 exam centers from hosting future UTME exams due to serious offenses like:
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Technical malfunctions
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Extortion of candidates
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Organized malpractice
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Other grave infractions
Another 24 centers have been suspended for one year for not meeting the required standards.
What Should Affected Candidates Do?
JAMB is expected to notify all eligible candidates via email or SMS. Candidates are advised to:
"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good: His love endures forever."
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Check their inbox regularly
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Reprint their JAMB exam slip when instructed
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Prepare seriously for the rescheduled exam
This is a rare second chance — and possibly the last. Candidates should use it wisely to secure admission and avoid further issues.
