Ekiti: JAMB suspends exam towns’ selection for 2026 UTME candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Ekiti.
The board disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
It said that the suspension was to enable the board restructure examination towns to ensure closer proximity to candidates and reduce transportation challenges on examination days.
JAMB explained that although candidates were usually allowed to select examination towns closest to their locations, the 2026 UTME registration commenced before structural anomalies were detected in the configuration of Ekiti’s examination towns.
JAMB said the anomalies necessitated urgent adjustments in the interest of candidates, prompting the temporary suspension of town selection in the state.
According to the exam board, candidates will be unable to select any examination town in Ekiti during the ongoing adjustment process.
It, however, said that the process would be concluded shortly.
JAMB expressed regret over any inconveniences the measure might cause the candidates affected during the ongoing registration exercise in the state.
It said that the board routinely monitors its operations and promptly addresses challenges reported by candidates.
JAMB reaffirmed the board’s commitment to continuously improving its processes to ensure that all candidates were treated with dignity and respect.
(NAN)
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