The Joint Admissions and Admission Board (JAMB) has actually delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria following technical deficiencies observed during the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Assessment (UTME).
The advancement was revealed in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin.
According to the board, while numerous centres were released cautions over small functional lapses, one centre in Lagos State has been permanently disallowed from participating in any future JAMB evaluations.
Benjamin explained that the mock UTME serves as a critical preparatory workout focused on acquainting prospects with the CBT environment, while likewise enabling the board to examine the readiness of recognized assessment centres.
He noted that a post-examination technical review exposed that some centres failed to meet the required functional requirements.
“The workout provides the board with the chance to assess facilities, identify technical imperfections and ensure only centres that abide by operational standards participate in the primary UTME,” he stated.
He added that the sanctions imposed on the affected centres line up with JAMB’s dedication to preserving the trustworthiness, integrity, and seamless conduct of its evaluations nationwide.
Reassuring candidates, Benjamin advised those preparing for the primary UTME to remain calm, stressing that necessary adjustments would be made to guarantee no candidate is disadvantaged.
He even more cautioned that centres placed on notice must urgently attend to recognized concerns or face stricter sanctions.
Reiterating the board’s zero-tolerance policy for technical failures, JAMB ensured prospects of improved tracking systems ahead of the main examination.
Prospects were also encouraged to continue printing their examination notification slips to validate their schedules, locations, and assessment times.