JAMB Delists 5 CBT Centres for Violating Exam Guidelines
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has removed five Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to failure to meet technical and operational standards.
List of Delisted CBT Centres:
- Adventure Associate – Behind Sheshe Supermarket, Off Hadejia Road, Kano, Kano State
- Saadatu Rimi College of Education – Zaria Road, Naibawa, Kano, Kano State
- Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd (Centre 2) – 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal
- Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd (Centre 1) – 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal
- Soronara Ventured Nigeria Limited – Foundation Road, Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli, Imo State
Candidates assigned to these centres must reprint their exam slips to see their new centres and rescheduled dates.
2025 UTME Exam Progress & Key Statistics
- Over 900,000 candidates have completed the UTME as of April 25, 2025.
- A total of 2,083,600 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME.
JAMB Arrests 27 Exam Impersonators
JAMB has arrested 27 impersonators attempting to write the exam for others. The suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for prosecution.
Caleb University Hijab Incident: What Happened?
JAMB addressed an incident at Caleb University where candidates wearing hijabs were initially barred from entering the exam hall. Investigations revealed that a security officer acted without authorization.
Key Resolutions:
- The Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University condemned the action.
- The situation was quickly resolved, allowing affected candidates to sit for the exam.
- JAMB issued an official apology to the affected candidates.
JAMB’s Warning to CBT Centres
JAMB commended 883 centres that complied with exam regulations but issued a strong warning to others:
- Any centre violating technical or ethical guidelines will be blacklisted.
- Ownership status will not exempt centres from sanctions.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
✔ Reprint exam slips for updated centre details.
✔ Follow JAMB’s official channels for further updates.
✔ Report any malpractice to JAMB officials.
Stay informed with the latest JAMB news and UTME updates to avoid last-minute issues.
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