The Joint Admissions and Enlisting Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres throughout Nigeria following technical shortages observed throughout the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The development was revealed in a declaration provided on Friday in Abuja by JAMB’s Public Interaction Consultant, Fabian Benjamin.
According to the board, while a number of centres were issued cautions over minor operational lapses, one centre in Lagos State has actually been completely disallowed from participating in any future JAMB examinations.
Benjamin discussed that the mock UTME serves as an important preparatory exercise targeted at familiarising candidates with the CBT environment, while also making it possible for the board to examine the preparedness of certified examination centres.
He noted that a post-examination technical evaluation revealed that some centres failed to satisfy the needed functional standards.
“The workout supplies the board with the chance to examine facilities, identify technical imperfections and guarantee only centres that adhere to operational standards participate in the primary UTME,” he stated.
He added that the sanctions imposed on the affected centres line up with JAMB’s commitment to maintaining the trustworthiness, integrity, and smooth conduct of its evaluations nationwide.
Encouraging prospects, Benjamin advised those preparing for the primary UTME to remain calm, worrying that required modifications would be made to ensure no prospect is disadvantaged.
He further alerted that centres put on notification should urgently resolve identified problems or face stricter sanctions.
Restating the board’s zero-tolerance policy for technical failures, JAMB guaranteed prospects of enhanced tracking systems ahead of the main assessment.
Prospects were also encouraged to continue printing their examination alert slips to validate their schedules, places, and evaluation times.