2027 UTME: JAMB moves to shut down substandard CBT centres.
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By Joseph Erunke The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has moved to tighten its grip on the conduct of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), warning that computer-based test (CBT) centres that fail to meet its prescribed standards will be denied accreditation.
The Board said only centres with adequate facilities, reliable infrastructure and the operational capacity to guarantee a credible and hitch-free examination would be approved to host candidates in the 2027 exercise.
Segun Aina, gave the indication during a meeting with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners, where preparations and readiness for the accreditation exercise ahead of the 2027 UTME were reviewed. According to a post on the Board’s official X handle on Thursday, the meeting was part of efforts to strengthen examination administration and ensure strict compliance with established operational standards. The Board said the accreditation exercise would serve as a critical screening mechanism to prevent inadequately equipped centres from participating in the examination, thereby protecting candidates from avoidable disruptions and compromising examination conditions. Reiterating its position, JAMB declared that accreditation would not be automatic for CBT centres seeking to participate in the exercise.
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