JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centers Over Technical Failures Ahead of April UTME

JAMB has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers nationwide for technical deficiencies recorded during the 2026 mock UTME. The main examination is scheduled nationwide from April 16 to April 25, 2026.

The affected centers include those in Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau states. Candidates who registered for the UTME at these delisted centers will need to be reassigned to different locations.

Technical issues during the mock exam included hours-long delays, network failures, and system glitches. JAMB created 1,000 examination centers nationwide for 2026 (up from 800 in 2025) to improve access, with Lagos (321,814), Kaduna (303,498), FCT-Abuja (302,963), and Ogun (137,156) leading in registrations. A total of 2,243,816 candidates registered for the 2026 UTME.

One center was completely banned from future JAMB examinations, while others received warnings for minor issues. If you're scheduled to write the UTME at a delisted center, contact JAMB immediately to get reassigned before the April 16 deadline.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/11/mock-utme-jamb-delists-23-cbt-centres-over-technical-failures/