UTME 2025: 14 Reasons Applicants Might not Gain Admission into higher institution in 2025

1. Lack of proper mentorship and guidance.

2. Selecting schools which your score is not qualified or eligible for, and assuming you can pay for admission.

3. Late registration.

4. Inability to follow instructions correctly.

4. Lack of timely information and updates.

5. Overconfidence (I Too Know, ITK).

6. Not having access to your JAMB CAPS.

7. Failing to upload O’Level results.

8. Incorrect subject combinations.

9. Choosing competitive courses with a low JAMB score.

10. Using unprofessional services for registration to save money.

11. Having trust issues.

12. Relying on personal connections (e.g., “My dad has friends in the school, he’ll help me”).

13. Following non-expert advice (e.g., “My pastor/My imam/uncle/brother said…”) instead of educational consultant.

14. Jumping from one group to another, leading to misinformation and being misled.