The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria over technical deficiencies recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The disclosure was contained in a bulletin issued by the Board and signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, as preparations intensify for the 2026 UTME scheduled to hold nationwide from April 16 to April 25.
According to JAMB, the mock UTME serves as a quality control measure to identify centres that fall short of required operational and technical standards.
“Following the conduct of the 2026 mock UTME, the Board has delisted 23 CBT centres for technical deficiencies,” the statement said.
The Board added that centres with minor issues have been issued warnings, while one centre has been barred from participating in any future JAMB examinations.
Rising concerns ahead of main UTME
A total of 2,243,816 candidates registered for the 2026 UTME nationwide, with Lagos State (321,814), Kaduna State (303,498), Federal Capital Territory (302,963), and Ogun State (137,156) recording the highest numbers.
To improve access and logistics, JAMB increased the number of accredited centres to about 1,000 nationwide, up from fewer than 800 in 2025.
However, its internal review revealed that several centres failed to meet the required standards during the mock examination.
The decision to delist the centres follows widespread complaints from candidates and parents, including reports of hours-long delays, network failures, and system glitches that disrupted the exercise.
Affected states and centres
The affected CBT centres are located across Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau states.
Abia State
• Micben Seat of Wisdom Academy (ICT Hall), Umunteke Asa, Ukwa West
Anambra State
• Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre, Awka
• The Oracle Lens, Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa
Bayelsa State
• Derby’s Young ICT Centre, Yenagoa
Delta State
• Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre, Asaba
• Brightfield School CBT Centre, Ekpan
• Conarina Maritime Academy, Abraka
Edo State
• Daniet Global Resources CBT Centre, Benin City
• Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences CBT Centre, Benin City
FCT (Abuja)
• De-Lite CBT Centre, Maitama
• Zulqud Consult Ltd CBT Centre, Lugbe
Lagos State
• Florin High School CBT Centre, Ejigbo
• Folbob CBT Centre, Lakowe
• Great Kezino College CBT Centre, Ikorodu
• Obans CBT Centre, Ikorodu
• Teesas Learning and CBT Centre, Lekki
Ogun State
• Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre, Arepo
• Greenhills Academy CBT Centre, Itele
Osun State
• Oduduwa University CBT Centre, Ile-Ife
Oyo State
• Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre, Ibadan
• Nesam International School CBT Centre, Ibadan
• SAF Polytechnic CBT Centre, Iseyin
Plateau State
• Rabjib Computer Academy, Jos
JAMB stated that the delisting is part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of its examination process and ensure that only fully compliant centres are used for the main UTME.
