To cushion the impact of rising diesel prices and power generation costs on partnering Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, the management of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved a review of the CBT centre service charges starting from the 2023 UTME exercise.
Breakdown of the New CBT Service Charges (Effective 2023)
- Candidates Sitting for UTME Only (No Mock): Will pay ₦1,000 as the CBT centre service charge (up from ₦700).
- Candidates Sitting for Both Mock-UTME and Main UTME: Will pay a total of ₦2,000 in CBT centre service charges (₦1,000 for Mock-UTME and ₦1,000 for the main UTME, up from ₦700 each).
Upfront Payment for Mock-UTME at Registration
JAMB noted that previously, many candidates ticked "Yes" to sit for the Mock-UTME during registration—causing CBT centres to burn diesel and prepare computers for them, and blocking other interested candidates from getting mock slots—only to stay at home on the day of the mock exam. Going forward, any candidate who indicates interest in sitting the Mock-UTME will pay the ₦1,000 Mock service charge upfront at the point of registration, whether they eventually show up for the mock exam or not.
You can also take unlimited timed mock exams right on your phone or laptop using the Mentra JAMB CBT app on Android and iOS.
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