UTME: JAMB releases list of 23 CBT centres delisted across Nigeria

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the names of 23 computer-based test (CBT) centres delisted over “technical inaccuracies” that affected the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

On March 27, many candidates scheduled to sit for the mock exam were left stranded after technical failures disrupted the exercise in several parts of the country.

Reports indicated that in many centres, the examination failed to commence hours after candidates had arrived, sparking widespread outrage and reactions on social media.

On March 31, JAMB announced the release of mock UTME results and initially delisted 20 CBT centres where the glitches occurred.

However, in a statement on Friday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin disclosed that the number has risen to 23 centres across 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), all removed due to technical inefficiencies.

Benjamin added that the board also issued warnings to 88 centres with minor technical issues, while one centre has been permanently barred from participating in any JAMB examinations.

He explained that the mock UTME is designed to help candidates become familiar with the CBT format, while also serving as a tool for the board to assess its readiness.

“It provides an opportunity to identify centres that fall short of the required operational and technical standards,” he said.

According to him, JAMB’s internal review after the 2026 mock UTME flagged several centres for failing to meet required benchmarks.

“Consequently, the Board has taken decisive steps, in line with its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its examination processes, to ensure that only centres that are fully prepared and compliant participate in the main UTME exercise,” he added.

Delisted CBT Centres

Abia State

Micben, Seat of Wisdom Academy Umunteke Asa (Micben ICT Hall), 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, Ekpan
Conarina Maritime Academy, Abraka

Edo State

Daniet Global Resources, Benin City
Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences and Technology CBT Centre, Benin City

FCT (Abuja)

De-Lite CBT Centre, Maitama
Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL 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 reiterated its commitment to upholding examination standards, stressing that only centres that meet its technical and operational requirements will be allowed to participate in the main UTME.