JAMB delists 23 CBT centres over technical failures after mock UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country following technical deficiencies recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The decision was contained in the Board’s latest bulletin, signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, as preparations intensify for the main UTME scheduled to hold between April 16 and April 25, 2026.

According to JAMB, the mock examination is designed to test the readiness of centres and identify operational gaps ahead of the main exercise. It added that the affected centres failed to meet the required technical and operational standards during the simulation.

The Board also noted that some centres were flagged for recurring system issues, while others were unable to deliver a stable examination environment for candidates during the mock exercise.

Technical failures trigger sanctions on CBT centres

Following these findings, JAMB confirmed that 23 centres have been completely delisted, while several others with minor issues were issued warnings. One centre, according to the Board, will no longer be used for any of its future examinations.

The delisted centres span multiple states, including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau States.

Among those affected are Micben Seat of Wisdom Academy in Abia, Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre in Anambra, Derby’s Young ICT Centre in Bayelsa, Avid ICT Solutions in Delta, and De-Lite CBT Centre in the FCT.

Others include Florin High School CBT Centre in Lagos, Braingate Model Schools in Ogun, Oduduwa University CBT Centre in Osun, and Rabjib Computer Academy in Plateau State.

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JAMB explained that the action is part of efforts to strengthen the integrity of its examination process and ensure that only fully compliant and technically sound centres are approved for nationwide examinations.

Ahead of the 2026 UTME, the Board also increased the number of accredited centres to 1,000 nationwide, up from fewer than 800 in 2025, in a bid to improve access and reduce logistical pressure on candidates.

The delisting follows widespread complaints during the mock UTME, where candidates and parents reported long delays, network failures, and in some cases, complete inability to commence the examination due to system glitches.