The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country over technical deficiencies observed during the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The Board also issued warnings to several other centres, while one Lagos centre has been declared completely unfit for future use in any JAMB examination.

In a statement signed by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor (PCA), Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Friday in Abuja, JAMB said the action became necessary after its post-mock examination review revealed several operational lapses that could undermine the integrity of the main UTME scheduled to begin on April 16, 2026.

According to the Board, the Mock UTME serves not only to familiarise candidates with the Computer-Based Test environment but also functions as a quality assurance mechanism to assess CBT centres’ readiness for the main examination.

JAMB stated that its internal review mechanism flagged several centres for failing to meet required technical and operational standards, prompting the Board to take “decisive steps to safeguard the integrity of its examination process.”

The delisted centres cut across states including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau.

These centres were found to have serious technical deficiencies that could compromise candidates’ performance and the overall conduct of the examination.

The Board listed some of the delisted centres to include: Micben Seat of Wisdom Academy, Abia; Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre, Anambra; Derby’s Young ICT Centre, Bayelsa; Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre, Delta; Daniet Global Resources, Edo; De-Lite CBT Centre, Maitama, FCT; Florin High School, Lagos; Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre, Ogun; Oduduwa University CBT Centre, Osun; Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre, Oyo; and Rabjib Computer Academy, Plateau.

Beyond outright delisting, JAMB issued warnings to several other centres across Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Benue, Delta, Edo, FCT, Kano, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, and others.

Benjamin further noted that the warning list covers centres with minor but noticeable lapses, giving them a final chance to correct shortcomings ahead of the main UTME.

He further announced that one Lagos centre—HA-SHEM Academy, Iwaya, Yaba—has been permanently blacklisted and will no longer be used for any of JAMB’s examinations due to unresolved and critical deficiencies.

Reaffirming its commitment to a smooth 2026 UTME, JAMB stated that only centres that meet its operational benchmark will be allowed to participate in the nationwide examination exercise.

“JAMB will continue to protect the integrity of its examinations by ensuring that only fully prepared and technically compliant CBT centres are engaged,” the statement added.
By Clement Idoko

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