By Stephen Simon
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned computer-based test (CBT) centres seeking to participate in the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that failure to meet its prescribed standards will result in denial of accreditation.
The Board said only centres with adequate facilities, reliable infrastructure and the technical capacity to conduct a smooth examination would be approved for the 2027 exercise.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, gave the warning during a meeting with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners to review preparations for the accreditation exercise.
According to a statement on the Board’s official X handle on Thursday, the meeting was part of efforts to strengthen examination administration and ensure strict compliance with operational requirements.
JAMB said the accreditation exercise would prevent inadequately equipped centres from hosting candidates and reduce disruptions arising from poor facilities and technical failures.
It stressed that accreditation would not be automatic, insisting that all prospective centres must demonstrate their readiness to provide candidates with a secure and conducive examination environment.
“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 Board stated.
The planned screening is expected to strengthen the credibility of the nationwide examination and address operational challenges that have affected computer-based testing in previous exercises.
JAMB maintained that compliance with its accreditation requirements would remain non-negotiable for all centres seeking approval to participate in the 2027 UTME.
