The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the removal of 23 Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres from its list of approved venues. The action follows technical deficiencies identified during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The information appeared in the Board's latest bulletin, which bears the signature of Public Communication Advisor Fabian Benjamin. No further details on the specific centres or the nature of the technical issues were provided in the release.
The delisting means that candidates who had planned to sit the 2026 UTME at any of the affected sites must now secure alternative centres, potentially affecting their preparation timelines. With the UTME serving as the gateway to university admission, any disruption in testing locations can create bottlenecks for students aiming to meet application deadlines.
In a system already strained by limited testing capacity, the removal of 23 venues underscores the importance of verifying centre status well before the exam date. Prospective candidates should regularly consult JAMB's official communications and consider registering at multiple approved centres to avoid last‑minute complications.
