Ahead of the 2021/2022 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has completed a five-day nationwide accreditation and validation inspection covering 654 existing CBT centres and 119 new CBT centres (held between February 17 and February 22, 2021).
New Mandatory Standards for 2021 JAMB CBT Centres
Addressing Chief Technical Advisors (CTAs) during the exercise, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and the Director of Information Technology Services, Mr. Fabian Okoro, highlighted the strict requirements every CBT centre must meet:
- Mandatory NIN of CBT Officials: All old and new CBT centres must submit the verified National Identification Numbers (NIN) of their designated centre officials; any centre submitting a fake NIN will be sanctioned.
- CAC Registration & Stand-Alone Premises: Private centres (including those located inside tertiary institution campuses) must provide their Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration details and operate in stand-alone premises rather than shared commercial buildings.
- Windows 10 Operating System Minimum: JAMB will not accept any computer running less than the Windows 10 Operating System.
- Uniform White Background for Passports: Centres must use a plain white background when capturing candidates' passport photographs during registration for maximum clarity.
- Spacious Holding Rooms & In-House Restrooms: Every examination hall must have a spacious holding area for physical distancing and internal restrooms to prevent candidates from stepping outside during the exam.
While JAMB finalizes the approved CBT centres list, start your exam revision with the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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