The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has declared that computer-based test facilities failing to meet specific technological and infrastructural benchmarks will not be cleared to host the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This regulatory stance aims to eliminate operational failures and safeguard candidates from technological disruptions during the annual matriculation tests.
During a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, JAMB Registrar Prof. Segun Aina met with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners to evaluate readiness for the upcoming centre verification exercise. According to details shared via the exam body's official social media channel, this strategic gathering forms part of broader administrative reforms designed to enforce strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
What criteria must CBT centres meet for 2027?
To secure approval, examination facilities must demonstrate robust digital infrastructure, steady power supply, adequate physical space, and overall operational capacity capable of supporting a seamless testing process. The examination board stressed that the screening exercise acts as an essential quality control measure to weed out substandard locations and uphold the integrity of the selection process.
"Only centres that meet JAMB’s standards will be accredited to host the examination. For candidates, that means a fair and secure place to sit the UTME, wherever they write it," the agency noted.
By enforcing these rigorous requirements, the examination body seeks to ensure that every candidate, regardless of their geographical placement, completes their assessment in a safe, dependable, and optimal environment.