A wave of dissatisfaction has erupted among University of Ibadan aspirants following the release of the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (PUTME) results, particularly those who sat for the Wednesday 27th August 8:00 AM session.
The 2025/2026 UI Post-UTME Screening took place from Monday, 25 to Wednesday, 27 August, 2025, and the screening results were released on Saturday, 30 August, 2025.
Following the release of the Post UTME results, numerous students and tutorial centers have taken to social media platforms, especially Facebook, to express their dismay over what they describe as “unexpectedly low scores” despite high performance in the UTME (JAMB).
Many allege that there may have been a technical glitch or result processing error, as high-scoring UTME candidates reportedly failed to meet the expected pass mark in the PUTME.
One prominent tutorial center, TBOSE Tutorial, issued a public letter of appeal to the University of Ibadan, calling for a review of the Wednesday batch results, stating that their internal data of over 15 top-performing candidates with UTME scores above 300 failed to score 70 in the PUTME.
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“It is so obvious that almost all candidates with 300+ in UTME couldn’t score 70. We have collated close to 15 of such candidates… There may be need to revisit the results in case of any technical error or glitches somewhere,” the post stated.
Parents and students echoed the sentiment in the comments, with many recounting their disappointment and emotional distress after seeing their scores.
Some mentioned that they studied intensively, including pulling all-night study sessions (referred to as TDB – “Till Day Break”), and are now demoralized.
One Facebook user, Sola Adewale, lamented: “All my hard work, sleepless nights, everything is in vain now… My 330+ just got wasted.”
Another, Omotimilayo Ifeoluwa, stated: “Please UI must provide a solution to this glitch because a lot of students are losing hope… especially me, my life depends on this exam.”
There are also calls for transparency and integrity, with parents and guardians urging the university to maintain its historic reputation as the “First and Best.”
Some suggested not only a review of Wednesday’s batch but also of other days like Tuesday, with allegations of incomplete questions being raised.
“They should review all the results… They can as well cancel the entire exam and conduct another one,” suggested Olumuyiwa Aladeyelu.
Other users speculated that the unusual scores might be a result of heightened competition or an intentional filtration strategy, although these claims remain unverified.
The University of Ibadan has not yet released an official statement addressing the concerns raised. However, the volume and urgency of the appeals have sparked growing attention online, with hashtags like #Unibadan and #UI being actively used to push visibility.
As tensions mount, stakeholders are urging the university administration to investigate the matter thoroughly to ensure fairness and restore trust in its highly regarded admission process.
