JAMB Deregisters 23 CBT Centres After Mock UTME Exposes Technical Flaws

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has removed 23 Computer-Based Test centres from its approved list after identifying serious technical deficiencies during the 2026 Mock UTME. Alongside these closures, JAMB issued warnings to several other centres with minor issues and permanently barred one institution from future exams. This move underscores JAMB’s commitment to exam integrity and strict operational standards. The Board uses the Mock UTME not only to familiarise candidates with the CBT format but also to assess each centre’s readiness and identify shortcomings before the main examination. Affected centres must address their technical failures before being considered for future UTME sessions. JAMB’s decisive action sends a clear message that quality assurance remains non-negotiable in Nigeria’s tertiary entrance process.

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