The examination body drops the hammer days before the 2026 UTME, signalling zero tolerance for substandard testing infrastructure.
Just days before the commencement of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 16, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country. Blueprint Newspapers Limited
The Board's spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced in a statement that the action followed the conduct of the 2026 Mock UTME, during which the affected centres were found to have fallen short of required technical and operational standards. Voice of Nigeria
Why Were the Centres Delisted?
JAMB described the Mock UTME as both a preparatory exercise for candidates and a critical quality assurance mechanism for its examination infrastructure. Blueprint Newspapers Limited In essence, the mock exam is not just for students — it is also a stress test for the centres themselves.
The Board stated: "In the aftermath of the 2026 Mock UTME, the Board's internal review mechanisms identified a number of centres that failed to meet these standards. Consequently, the Board has taken decisive steps, in line with its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its examination processes, to ensure that only centres that are fully prepared and compliant participate in the main UTME exercise." Punch
One Centre Permanently Banned
Beyond the 23 delisted centres, JAMB went a step further with one facility. HA-SHEM Academy, located at 15 Owodunni Street, off Iwaya Road, Yaba, Lagos, will no longer be used for any of the board's examinations Punch — a permanent blacklisting that signals the Board's growing resolve to hold underperforming centres accountable.
88 Other Centres Placed on Warning
The board also issued warnings to 88 centres with minor technical issues, Punch putting them on notice to upgrade their systems or face similar sanctions before the main exam kicks off.
Full List of Delisted Centres by State
The affected centres are spread across Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau States. Daily Post Nigeria Here is the complete breakdown:
| State | Centre |
|---|---|
| Abia | Micben Seat of Wisdom Academy, Umunteke Asa (Micben ICT Hall), Ukwa West |
| Anambra | Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre, Awka |
| Anambra | The Oracle Lens, Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa |
| Bayelsa | Derby's Young ICT Centre, Behind Govt. Science & Technical College, Okaka, Yenagoa |
| Delta | Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre, Institute of Continuing Education, Asaba |
| Delta | Brightfield School CBT, 18 Onwugbonu Crescent, New Layout, Ekpan, Uvwie |
| Delta | Conarina Maritime Academy, Eseme River Road, Oria-Abraka, Ethiope East |
| Delta | Daniet Global Resources, 124 Akpakpava Road, Opp. Zenith Bank, Benin City, Edo |
| Edo | Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences CBT Centre, 3rd Richard Street, Obe Community, Benin City |
| FCT | De-Lite CBT Centre, Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja |
| FCT | ZulQud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Centre), Govt. Secondary School Lugbe, Lugbe Bridge |
| Lagos | Florin High School, 23/25 Olutimehin Street, Off Idimu Road, Ejigbo |
| Lagos | Folbob CBT Centre, 5 Road 10, Folbob Zone, Losooro, Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki |
| Lagos | Great Kezino College CBT Centre, 118/120 Agunfoye Road, Adamo, Ikorodu |
| Lagos | Obans CBT Centre, Plot 32 Oba Ijaolu Road, Elepe, Off Ijede Road, Ikorodu |
| Lagos | Teesas Learning and CBT Centre, 2 Prince Samuel Adedoyin Street, Off Ikate, Lekki Expressway |
| Ogun | Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre, Arepo-Fadunsin, Ijoko |
| Ogun | Greenhills Academy, Cele Bus Stop, Oke-Ola, Itele Road |
| Osun | Oduduwa University CBT Centre, Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife |
| Oyo | Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre, No. 1 Baale's Quarters, Kajola, Ejioku, Ibadan |
| Oyo | Nesam International School CBT Centre, No. 1 Alexander Road, Apata |
| Oyo | SAF Polytechnic, Along Iseyin-Oyo Road, Idi-Ori, Iseyin |
| Plateau | Rabjib Computer Academy, Behind Union Bank, Along Museum Road, Jos |
What This Means for Candidates
If your registered CBT centre appears on the list above, JAMB is expected to reassign you to a new centre ahead of the main examination. Candidates are advised to recheck their exam slips on the JAMB portal.
JAMB also warned candidates to be cautious of fraudulent individuals and groups, especially those operating on WhatsApp, who claim they can help inflate examination scores, describing such claims as false and criminal and stressing that any candidate found engaging in such activities will have their registration cancelled. Sahara Reporters
Key Facts at a Glance
- Main 2026 UTME Date: April 16 – April 25, 2026
- Centres Delisted: 23
- Centres Warned: 88
- Centre Permanently Banned: HA-SHEM Academy, Yaba, Lagos
- Candidates Who Sat the Mock: 152,586 out of 224,597 registered, across 989 CBT centres nationwide Sahara Reporters
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