The action follows widespread reports of glitches during the March 27 mock examination, where many candidates were left stranded as the test failed to commence hours after their arrival at designated centres. The disruptions sparked public outrage and backlash, particularly on social media, with candidates and parents expressing concern over the conduct of the exercise.
JAMB had earlier, on March 31, released the mock UTME results and announced the delisting of 20 CBT centres affected by the technical issues. However, the number has now been reviewed upward to 23 centres across 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement issued on Friday, JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the affected centres were sanctioned for “technical inefficiencies” uncovered during the board’s post-examination assessment.
He also disclosed that 88 other CBT centres received warnings over minor technical shortcomings, while one centre has been blacklisted from participating in any future JAMB examinations.
Benjamin explained that the mock UTME is designed not only to help candidates become familiar with the CBT environment but also to serve as a critical evaluation tool for the board.
“It provides an opportunity to identify centres that fall short of the required operational and technical standards,” he said.
According to him, JAMB’s internal review mechanisms flagged several centres for failing to meet the expected benchmarks after the mock examination.
“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,” he added.
List of Delisted CBT Centres
Abia State
- Micben, Seat of Wisdom Academy Umunteke Asa (Micben ICT Hall), Ukwa West
Anambra State
- Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre, 110 Work Road, Behind State Ministry of Works, Awka
- The Oracle Lens, Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa
Bayelsa State
- Derby’s Young ICT Centre, Behind Government Science and Technical College, Okaka, Yenagoa
Delta State
- Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre, Institute of Continuing Education (I.C.E), No. 2 Victor Chuks Odogwu Street, Asaba
- Brightfield School CBT, 18 Onwugbonu Crescent, New Layout, Ekpan, Uvwie
- Conarina Maritime Academy, Eseme River Road, Oria-Abraka, Ethiope East
Edo State
- Daniet Global Resources, No. 124 Akpapava Road, Opposite Zenith Bank, Ikpoba Slope, Oredo, Benin City
- Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences and Technology CBT Centre, 3rd Richard Street, Obe Community, Off Benin-Sapele Road, Benin City
Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
- De-Lite CBT Centre, Model Secondary School, Maitama, Lake Chad Avenue, Abuja
- Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Centre), Government Secondary School, Lugbe, by Car Wash, Lugbe Bridge
Lagos State
- Florin High School, 23/25 Olutimehin Street, Off Ajiboye Street, Military Zone Bus Stop, Off Idimu Road, Ejigbo
- Folbob CBT Centre, 5 Road 10 Folbob Zone, Losooro, Lakowe School Gate Bus Stop, Ibeju-Lekki
- Great Kezino College CBT Centre, 118/120 Agunfoye Road, Adamo, Ikorodu
- Obans CBT Centre, Plot 32, Oba Ijaolu Road, Elepe Bus Stop, Off Ijede Road, Ikorodu
- Teesas Learning and CBT Centre, Izedon Place, 2 Prince Samuel Adedoyin Street, Opposite Mercedes Benz, Off Ikate, Lekki Expressway
Ogun State
- Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre, Arepo-Fadunsin, Ijoko
- Greenhills Academy, Cele Bus Stop, Oke-Ola, Itele Road
Osun State
- Oduduwa University CBT Centre, Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife
Oyo State
- Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre, No. 1 Baale’s Quarters, Kajola Ejioku, Ibadan
- Nesam International School CBT Centre, No. 1 Alexander Road, Apata, via Immaculate Hospital
- Saf Polytechnic, Along Iseyin-Oyo Road, Idi-Ori, Iseyin
Plateau State
- Rabjib Computer Academy, Behind Union Bank, Along Museum Road, Jos
JAMB reiterated that the sanctions are part of efforts to strengthen the credibility and smooth conduct of its examinations, particularly as preparations continue for the main UTME.