The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria after reviewing their performance in the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on March 28.
The board also issued warnings to several centres for minor technical issues and permanently barred one Lagos-based centre from participating in future examinations, Punch reports.
Why JAMB Delisted the CBT Centres
JAMB conducted an internal evaluation of centres used during the mock UTME, a preparatory test designed to assess both candidates and examination infrastructure.
The board explained that the exercise helps candidates adapt to the CBT system while allowing authorities to identify underperforming centres. Following the review, JAMB found multiple centres that failed to meet its technical and operational standards and imposed immediate sanctions.
11 states and CBT centres hit by JAMB hammer
The delisted CBT centres are located across Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau states.
Notable centres include De-Lite CBT Centre in Abuja, Zulqud Consult Ltd in Lugbe, Teesas Learning Centre in Lekki, Oduduwa University CBT Centre in Ile-Ife, and Rabjib Computer Academy in Jos.
JAMB also permanently banned Ha-Shem Academy CBT Centre in Yaba, Lagos, from all its examinations.
JAMB places more centres on watchlist
Beyond the delistings, JAMB placed dozens of CBT centres on a watchlist for failing to meet full compliance standards.
Affected states include Adamawa, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and the FCT. The Board warned that any centre that fails to correct identified issues risks full delisting before the main UTME.
Effect of delisted CBT centres on UTME candidates
JAMB reaffirmed that maintaining the integrity of the UTME remains its top priority, especially as the exam determines admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Candidates who selected any of the affected CBT centres will be reassigned to approved venues ahead of the 2026 UTME. The Board assured that further updates on rescheduling will be communicated in due course.
The move signals stricter enforcement as JAMB works to eliminate technical failures and improve the overall examination experience nationwide.
JAMB debunks UTME postponement rumour
The board has reacted to the widespread rumour that it has postponed the April 18 to April 25 date for the 2026 UTME.
Via its social media handle, JAMB HQ, the board shared a statement:
Our attention has been drawn to the malicious press release, stating that the 2026 UTME has been postponed. The general public, particularly the candidates, are by this notice informed that the press release is fake and did not emanate from us. Kindly disregard it. pic.twitter.com/ffSLBgXHmI
— JAMB (@JAMBHQ) April 4, 2026
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He reversed the admission age benchmark from 18 to 16 years on Tuesday, November 5.
