JAMB to close down substandard CBT centres

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By Linda Ikeji
5 November 2026, 10:55 pm

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned that computer-based check centres that fail to fulfill its requirements won’t obtain accreditation to host the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The board mentioned approval would rely upon centres having ample amenities, dependable infrastructure and the operational capability to conduct the examination with out avoidable disruptions. JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, outlined the necessities throughout a gathering with the management of the Chief External Examiners. The assembly reviewed preparations for the accreditation train forward of the 2027 UTME.

According to a put up on JAMB’s official X account on Thursday, November 5, the discussions fashioned a part of efforts to enhance examination administration and implement compliance with established operational requirements. The board mentioned the accreditation course of would display screen out inadequately geared up centres and defend candidates from poor examination situations. It confused that approval wouldn’t be computerized for centres searching for to take part.

“Only centres that meet JAMB’s standards will be accredited to host the examination. For candidates, that means a fair and secure place to sit the UTME, wherever they write it,” the board acknowledged. JAMB mentioned the necessities have been meant to make sure that candidates throughout the nation may take the examination in safe, dependable and conducive environments, no matter their assigned places.

The screening train can be anticipated to deal with shortcomings akin to insufficient amenities and poor technical readiness, which may disrupt computer-based examinations. As preparations proceed, the board maintained that each CBT centre searching for approval for the 2027 UTME should adjust to its accreditation necessities.