The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken decisive action by suspending two Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for violating registration procedures during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The announcement was made on Tuesday, and the suspension will last 14 days.
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Details of the suspension
The affected centres are the Federal College of Education (Technical) Potiskum in Yobe State and a CBT Centre in Otukpo, Benue State. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, emphasised that these centres failed to comply with established registration guidelines. Specifically, they submitted blank copies of registration templates instead of correctly filled forms.
The violation undermines the integrity of the registration process and raises concerns about security measures in place to prevent infractions.
In his statement, Dr Benjamin expressed disappointment that some centres disregarded clear instructions, stating, “It is concerning that some centres, despite being fully briefed on the implications of failing to adhere to these guidelines, have chosen to disregard them by submitting blank copies of the registration template in a misguided effort to increase candidate submissions”.
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JAMB’s commitment to integrity
The UTME registration began on February 3, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on March 8, 2025. JAMB has mandated that all candidates manually fill out their details before uploading them to the registration portal. This process is crucial for maintaining accurate records and ensuring that all candidate information is valid.
Dr Benjamin further warned other CBT centres about potential consequences for similar violations, stating, “Any centre found uploading blank templates in the future will face cancellation and will be barred from participating in the Board’s activities”.This suspension serves as a stern warning to uphold the standards expected by JAMB and protect the integrity of the examination process.
The founder of JAMB, established primarily to streamline admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, has always advocated for transparency and fairness in educational assessments. By enforcing strict adherence to registration protocols, JAMB aims to foster a credible environment for all candidates participating in the UTME.