The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria following widespread technical failures recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The decision, announced in the Board’s latest bulletin signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, comes just days before the main UTME scheduled to hold nationwide from April 16 to April 25, 2026.
JAMB said the mock examination served as a critical quality check, exposing centres that failed to meet the required operational and technical standards.
“Following the conduct of the 2026 mock UTME, 23 CBT centres have been delisted for technical deficiencies,” the Board stated, adding that several others received warnings over minor issues, while one centre has been permanently barred from participating in any future JAMB examinations.
The move follows numerous complaints from candidates and parents, who reported hours-long delays, system breakdowns, and in some cases, complete inability to commence the exam due to network and technical glitches.
A total of 2,243,816 candidates registered for the 2026 UTME, with high numbers recorded in Lagos State, Kaduna State, Federal Capital Territory, and Ogun State.
In preparation for the exercise, JAMB increased the number of accredited CBT centres to 1,000 nationwide up from fewer than 800 in 2025 to improve accessibility and logistics. However, the mock exam revealed significant lapses in some facilities.
The affected centres span multiple states, including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau.
Notably, two centres in Abuja located in Maitama and Lugbe were among those delisted, alongside several others across the country. In Plateau State, Rabjib Computer Academy in Jos was also affected.
JAMB emphasized that the crackdown is part of efforts to safeguard the credibility and smooth conduct of the UTME, ensuring that only fully compliant centres participate in the nationwide examination.
With millions of candidates set to sit for the exam in the coming days, the Board’s action signals a stricter enforcement of standards aimed at preventing disruptions and restoring confidence in the examination process.