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

JAMB disclosed this in a statement signed by its public communication adviser, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday in Abuja.

Mr Benjamin, who issued warnings to several centres with minor operational challenges, said one centre in Lagos State had been barred permanently from participating in any of its examinations.

According to him, the mock UTME serves as an essential preparatory exercise designed to familiarise candidates with the CBT environment and enable JAMB to assess the operational readiness of accredited examination centres.

He explained that findings from its post-examination technical review revealed that some centres failed to meet the required standards.

“The exercise provides the board with the opportunity to evaluate facilities, identify technical shortcomings and ensure only centres that comply with operational benchmarks participate in the main UTME.”

Mr Benjamin added that the affected centres were sanctioned in line with the board’s commitment to safeguarding the credibility, integrity and smooth conduct of its examinations nationwide.

He urged candidates scheduled for the main UTME to remain calm, noting that necessary adjustments would be made to ensure no candidate was disadvantaged.

He added that some centres placed on warning were expected to address identified deficiencies immediately or risk further sanctions.

He also reiterated the board’s zero-tolerance stance on technical failures capable of disrupting examinations and assured candidates of improved monitoring mechanisms ahead of the main UTME.

He advised candidates to continue printing their examination notification slips to confirm their examination dates, venues and time.

(NAN)