The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disbursed more than ₦1.5 billion to accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria as payment for registration services for the 2026 UTME Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
The payment represents part of the board’s commitment to ensuring smooth operations. For the nationwide examination process and compensating CBT centres that assist candidates with registration and related services.
Supporting Examination Infrastructure
CBT centres play a crucial role in the UTME process, handling candidate registration, biometric verification. And other technical requirements necessary for the examination. The funds paid by JAMB cover the service charges for thousands of candidates who completed their registration at these centres.
By releasing the payments, the examination body aims to maintain efficient collaboration. Also with accredited centres while encouraging continued compliance with registration standards.
Ensuring Smooth UTME Operations
The UTME remains Nigeria’s primary entrance examination for candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Each year, millions of students rely on the system to secure placement in tertiary institutions.
JAMB officials say the timely payment to CBT centres is essential for sustaining the digital infrastructure. That is required to handle large-scale registrations and examinations across the country.
Strengthening the CBT System
Over the past decade, JAMB has transitioned fully to computer-based testing in a bid to improve transparency. Also reduce examination malpractice, and streamline the admissions process.
The board continues to expand and upgrade CBT centres nationwide to ensure candidates have access to reliable facilities for both registration and examination activities.
With the 2026 UTME registration process already underway, the payment of over ₦1.5 billion. To CBT centres signals JAMB’s commitment to maintaining a smooth and well-coordinated examination system for millions of Nigerian students.
