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

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The disclosure was contained in the latest bulletin released by the Board and signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin.

This comes as the 2026 UTME, scheduled to hold nationwide from April 16 to April 25, 2026, draws near.

What JAMBĀ is sayingĀ 

According to the Board,Ā theĀ mock UTME provides an opportunity to identify centres that fall short of the required operational and technical standards

Its internal review identified several centres that failed to meet required technical and operational standards during the exercise.

  • ā€œFollowing the conduct of the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT)Ā centresĀ for technical deficienciesĀ 
  • The Board has also issued warnings to centres with minor technical issues, while one centre would no longer be used in any of the Boardā€™s examinations,ā€Ā theĀ BoardĀ stated.Ā 

JAMB stated that the decision to delist the affected centres was part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of its examination process and ensure only compliant centres are used for the main UTME.

Full list of delisted centresĀ 

The affected centres span multiple states, including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau.

Abia StateĀ 

  • Micben Seat of Wisdom Academy (ICT Hall), Umunteke Asa, Ukwa West
  • Anambra State
  • Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre, Awka
  • The Oracle Lens, Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa

Bayelsa StateĀ 

  • Derbyā€™s Young ICT Centre, Yenagoa

Delta StateĀ 

  • Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre, Asaba
  • Brightfield School CBT Centre, Ekpan
  • Conarina Maritime Academy, Abraka

Edo StateĀ 

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

FCT (Abuja)Ā 

  • De-Lite CBT Centre, Maitama
  • Zulqud Consult Ltd CBT Centre, Lugbe

Lagos StateĀ 

  • 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 StateĀ 

  • Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre, Arepo
  • Greenhills Academy CBT Centre, Itele

Osun StateĀ 

  • Oduduwa University CBT Centre, Ile-Ife

Oyo StateĀ 

  • Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre, Ibadan
  • Nesam International School CBT Centre, Ibadan
  • SAF Polytechnic CBT Centre, Iseyin

Plateau StateĀ 

  • Rabjib Computer Academy, Jos

BackstoryĀ 

In preparation for the 2026 exercise, JAMB introduced stricter measuresĀ for CBT centres, including enhanced monitoring systems to curb malpractice and ensure that only fully compliant centres handle candidate registration and examinations.

The delisting follows widespread technical issues recorded during the 2026 mock UTME.Ā Multiple reports from candidates and parentsĀ indicated that some centres experienced hours-long delays, while others were unable to commence the examination due to network failures and system glitches.

What you should knowĀ 

AĀ total of 2,243,816 candidatesĀ registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination nationwide, with Lagos (321,814), Kaduna (303,498), FCT-Abuja (302,963), and Ogun (137,156) leading the list of states with the highest number of registrants.

Ahead of the 2026 UTME, JAMB created 1,000 examination centres nationwide, up from fewer than 800 in 2025, to improve access and logistics for candidates.