JAMB delists 23 CBT centres over technical deficiencies

Education

ABUJA, Nigeria, 11 April 2026 (NPA) — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide following technical deficiencies observed during the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

In a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Friday in Abuja, the Board confirmed that one centre in Lagos State has been permanently barred from participating in any of its examinations. Several other centres with minor operational challenges were issued warnings and directed to address deficiencies immediately or risk further sanctions.

Benjamin explained that the mock UTME serves as a vital preparatory exercise, designed to familiarise candidates with the CBT environment while enabling JAMB to assess the operational readiness of accredited centres. Post‑examination technical reviews revealed that some centres failed to meet the required standards.

“The exercise provides the Board with the opportunity to evaluate facilities, identify technical shortcomings, and ensure only centres that comply with operational benchmarks participate in the main UTME,” he said.

He added that the sanctions reflect JAMB’s commitment to safeguarding the credibility, integrity, and smooth conduct of its examinations nationwide. Candidates scheduled for the main UTME were urged to remain calm, with assurances that necessary adjustments would be made to ensure no candidate is disadvantaged.

Benjamin reiterated JAMB’s zero‑tolerance stance on technical failures capable of disrupting examinations and confirmed that improved monitoring mechanisms would be deployed ahead of the main UTME. He advised candidates to continue printing their examination notification slips to confirm their dates, venues, and times.