JAMB has removed 23 CBT centres from its list of approved examination venues following technical shortcomings identified during the 2026 Mock UTME. One centre, Ha-Shem Academy in Yaba, Lagos, was permanently barred. Another 25 centres received warnings for minor infractions. The affected centres are located in Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau states. Key locations include Maitama and Lugbe in the FCT, and Ikorodu, Lekki, and Ejigbo in Lagos. Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB's Public Communication Advisor, stated the mock exam serves both as candidate preparation and a quality check on examination facilities. He reiterated JAMB's zero-tolerance policy toward substandard centres. The board urged all CBT centres nationwide to upgrade their infrastructure or risk sanctions. Only fully compliant centres will be allowed to host the main UTME.
Students aiming to sit the main UTME must confirm their chosen CBT centre is still approved, as 23 have been delisted over technical failures. Sitting the exam at a delisted or substandard centre could disrupt performance or lead to disqualification.
This move reflects growing scrutiny of examination infrastructure, a concern for Nigerian students who already face challenges with power supply, internet stability, and access to functional CBT facilities. With JAMB using the mock exam as a benchmark, consistent technical standards across centres may soon become as critical as academic readiness.
Candidates and parents should verify their examination centre's status directly on JAMB's official portal before the main UTME. Choosing a compliant, well-equipped venue could significantly affect exam-day experience and outcomes.
