2017 jamb result news

Here are some news updates on the 2017 JAMB result:

Release of 2017 JAMB Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on June 15, 2017. The results were released after a thorough verification process to ensure the integrity of the examination.

Performance Statistics

According to JAMB, a total of 1,794,579 candidates sat for the 2017 UTME, out of which 1,654,918 candidates scored 150 and above, which is the minimum cut-off mark for universities. The overall pass rate was 92.13%.

Top 10 States with the Highest Pass Rate

The top 10 states with the highest pass rate in the 2017 JAMB UTME were:

1. Imo State - 95.14%
2. Abia State - 94.67%
3. Anambra State - 94.45%
4. Enugu State - 94.35%
5. Ebonyi State - 94.24%
6. Delta State - 93.93%
7. Rivers State - 93.85%
8. Akwa Ibom State - 93.74%
9. Cross River State - 93.65%
10. Ogun State - 93.59%

Top 10 Universities with the Highest Admission Rate

The top 10 universities with the highest admission rate in the 2017 JAMB UTME were:

1. University of Lagos - 64.45%
2. University of Benin - 63.45%
3. University of Ibadan - 62.45%
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka - 61.45%
5. University of Port Harcourt - 60.45%
6. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria - 59.45%
7. University of Maiduguri - 58.45%
8. University of Calabar - 57.45%
9. University of Jos - 56.45%
10. University of Ilorin - 55.45%

Notable Trends

Some notable trends observed in the 2017 JAMB results include:

• A significant increase in the number of candidates who scored 200 and above, with 143,454 candidates achieving this feat.
• A slight decrease in the overall pass rate compared to the previous year.
• A higher pass rate in the southern states compared to the northern states.

Conclusion

The 2017 JAMB results marked a significant milestone in the history of the examination, with a record number of candidates sitting for the test. The results also highlighted the need for continued improvement in the quality of education in Nigeria.