- JAMB has commenced the accreditation of new and existing Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a focus on ensuring compliance with established standards
- New centres interested in accreditation must review requirements on the JAMB website and formally notify the Board of their intent, while already accredited 2024 UTME centres must register interest via the CMS portal
- The accreditation process includes a mandatory Autobot/Autotest, with only successful centres advancing to the next stage and qualifying for physical accreditation, which begins in December 2024
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the accreditation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in preparation for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, revealed this in a statement on Sunday, November 17, emphasising that the accreditation is a key milestone in the preparations for the yearly examination.
According to the announcement, new CBT centres interested in participating in the 2025 UTME are encouraged to review the guidelines detailed on the JAMB website.
“All new Computer-Based Test centres intending to participate in the 2025 UTME should visit [https://www.jamb.gov.ng/Pdfs/CBT_centre_requirements.pdf] to familiarise themselves with the requirements for establishing a JAMB-approved CBT centre,” the statement read.
Dr Benjamin further advised that after reviewing the stipulations, new centres should formally notify the Board of their intention to undergo the accreditation process. This notice should be addressed to the Registrar of JAMB via the Zonal Director or State Coordinator within their respective states.
He added that centres already accredited and involved in the 2024 UTME without any recorded issues are required to register their interest using the Centre Management System (CMS) Portal.
“The Zonal and State Offices will create accounts for new centres on the CMS Portal to facilitate their registration. All centres must carry out an Autobot/Autotest on a date that will be communicated to them as part of their preparation for the physical accreditation visit by the Board’s team,” the statement elaborated.
JAMB highlighted that the Autobot/Autotest process is mandatory, with only those centres that complete the test and meet the established criteria advancing to the next stage of accreditation.
“Centres that meet all stipulated requirements will be approved and included in the 2025 UTME registration and examination,” the statement reiterated.
The physical accreditation exercise will commence in December 2024, with notifications being issued only to qualifying centres regarding their dates. JAMB underscored that centres failing to meet the necessary standards during the Autobot/Autotest will not be considered for accreditation.
JAMB wants to limit physical interactions with underage candidates to prevent extortion
Meanwhile, TheRadar previously reported the plans of JAMB to fully automate its services to significantly reduce physical interactions with applicants.
This decision was highlighted by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, which is aimed at addressing issues arising from the fact that many candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are underaged.
The board's new policy would involve limiting in-person interactions and transitioning instead to online communication with recorded calls for better monitoring and quality control.
