JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centres Nationwide Over Technical Failures Ahead of 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following technical lapses recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The affected centres are located in Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau States.

In Abia State, Micben ICT Hall at Seat of Wisdom Academy, Umunteke Asa, Ukwa West, was removed from the list. Anambra State recorded two affected centres: Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre in Awka and The Oracle Lens at Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa.

Bayelsa State’s affected centre is Derby’s Young ICT Centre, located behind Government Science and Technical College, Okaka, Yenagoa.

Delta State accounts for four centres, including Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre at the Institute of Continuing Education, Asaba; Brightfield School CBT Centre in Ekpan, Uvwie; and Conarina Maritime Academy along Eseme River Road, Oria-Abraka.

In Edo State, Daniet Global Resources on Akpakpava Road and Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences and Technology CBT Centre, both in Benin City, were delisted.

The FCT recorded two affected centres: De-Lite CBT Centre at Model Secondary School, Maitama, and Zulqud Consult Ltd CBT Centre at Government Secondary School, Lugbe.

Lagos State had the highest number of delisted centres, including Florin High School in Ejigbo, Folbob CBT Centre in Ibeju-Lekki, Great Kezino College CBT Centre in Ikorodu, Obans CBT Centre also in Ikorodu, and Teesas Learning and CBT Centre along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

In Ogun State, Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre in Arepo-Fadunsin, Ijoko, and Greenhills Academy along Itele Road were affected, while Oduduwa University CBT Centre in Ipetumodu was the only centre delisted in Osun State.

Oyo State recorded three affected centres: Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre in Ibadan, Nesam International School CBT Centre in Apata, and SAF Polytechnic along Iseyin-Oyo Road, Iseyin. In Plateau State, Rabjib Computer Academy along Museum Road in Jos was also delisted.

JAMB said the action followed a comprehensive internal review of the mock UTME, which revealed that the affected centres failed to meet the required technical and operational standards.

The board emphasised that only centres that comply fully with its guidelines will be accredited for the main UTME, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a smooth, credible, and transparent examination process nationwide.