JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centres After Mock UTME Review

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 computer-based test (CBT) centres across 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria following technical deficiencies identified during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which took place on March 28.

JAMB announced the decision in a statement on Friday, signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. The board conducted an internal review of the mock exam, a preparatory exercise designed to familiarize candidates with the CBT format while testing the readiness of examination centres. The review revealed that the 23 centres failed to meet required technical and operational standards, prompting their removal from the approved list ahead of the main UTME scheduled to begin on April 16.

The affected centres are located in Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, and the FCT. Lagos State has the highest number, with five centres impacted, including Florin High School in Ejigbo, Folbob CBT Centre in Ibeju-Lekki, and Teesas Learning and CBT Centre along Lekki Expressway. Delta State follows with four, such as Avid ICT Solutions in Asaba and...