As you prepare to step into your CBT centre for the 2026 JAMB UTME, keep this strict rule in mind: the only two items allowed into the examination hall are a printed copy of your JAMB Exam Slip and an HB pencil.
Bringing any of the 23 prohibited items listed below into the hall can lead to instant disqualification.
Complete List of 23 Items Banned by JAMB
- Wristwatches (analog or digital)
- Pens / Biros
- Mobile phones or similar electronic devices
- Spy reading glasses (all prescription glasses will be scrutinized)
- Calculators or similar electronic devices (an on-screen calculator is provided)
- USB flash drives, CDs, hard disks, or storage devices
- Books or any reading/writing material
- Cameras
- Recorders
- Microphones
- Earpieces / Earbuds
- Ink / Pen readers
- Smart lenses
- Smart rings / Jewellery
- Smart buttons
- Bluetooth devices
- Key holders
- ATM cards
- Erasers
- Bangles
- Rings
- Necklaces
- Wallets / Purses
5 Compulsory Biometric Verification Rules
- Only Mode of Admittance: Biometric thumbprint verification is the sole method of admitting candidates into the examination hall.
- Immediate Recapture for Genuine Issues: No candidate should be kept waiting if their fingerprint fails to verify; genuine cases must be recaptured at the centre before leaving.
- No Paper Attendance Register: Biometric verification serves as the official attendance register.
- Photo Albums: Centre photo albums only display pictures without manual present/absent marking points.
- Strict Compliance: All exam officials and security personnel are mandated to enforce these rules strictly.
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