JAMB has released results for 85 underage candidates who passed early admission screening. All are under 16 years as of September 2025. They were assessed under a special policy for rare cases of academic excellence.
Candidates cleared under this policy have been notified to proceed to their respective tertiary institutions to complete the admission process and print their individual admission letters. This step ensures that their admission is fully documented and recognised by the institutions involved.
Understanding JAMB’s Exceptional Admission Policy
JAMB’s exceptional admission policy follows international best practices, allowing the board to carefully review rare academic talents before granting approval. From the 2,031,133 applicants who sat for the 2025 UTME, 41,027 applied under the underage category.
Out of these, 599 candidates met the 80 percent UTME threshold, and the university invited them for further evaluation, including school certificate verification and post-UTME screening. After these rigorous assessments, the selection committee shortlisted 182 finalists. Following interviews and additional checks, the committee confirmed 85 candidates as qualified for early admission into their preferred tertiary institutions.
Next Steps for Underage Candidates
JAMB has clarified that any finalist who missed the final interview can still submit a formal request through the JAMB Support Ticketing System via support.jamb.gov.ng. Applicants should select the category “2025 Underage Complaint” and provide the required information for individual review.
Additionally, candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 UTME but were disqualified for failing to upload their O’Level results have an opportunity to upload their results within two days, no later than Wednesday, 29 October 2025. They must also notify the Board through the ticketing portal to have their cases considered.
JAMB’s Commitment to Fair and Transparent Admission for the 85 underage Participant
JAMB reaffirmed its dedication to credibility, fairness, and transparency in tertiary admissions across Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The Board emphasised that while the exceptional admission policy supports unique cases, academic integrity remains the top priority.
